A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 9478188 Details
Epoch: 445Number of transactions in block: 32
slot_no: 107004207
epoch_slot_no: 127407
block_no: 9478011
slot_leader_id: 6447896
size: 66384
time: 2023-10-29 09:08:18
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xe1e1b245cf29279cfee9783d7b620f753e273d664b39a9a9471ed685e790d2d0
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 12