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 9487252 Details
Epoch: 445Number of transactions in block: 2
slot_no: 107193029
epoch_slot_no: 316229
block_no: 9487075
slot_leader_id: 4565547
size: 4264
time: 2023-10-31 13:35:20
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x33a4d3936e8fe5d8ea16a4f19d4bd936a5bdbfec8cff40dd75dd51655f08b0b3
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 15