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 9480067 Details
Epoch: 445Number of transactions in block: 35
slot_no: 107043650
epoch_slot_no: 166850
block_no: 9479890
slot_leader_id: 6006144
size: 87804
time: 2023-10-29 20:05:41
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xfcd09001a15a445605148cdb9ebae592262862d0e702c0c37425b6f44b7e28f9
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 11