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 9490828 Details
Epoch: 445Number of transactions in block: 23
slot_no: 107269062
epoch_slot_no: 392262
block_no: 9490651
slot_leader_id: 4593473
size: 42180
time: 2023-11-01 10:42:33
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xffc2113cd4d3a3bd5c1eb0f4f7eda346ca5412b12a71898e062a1bc69baf981e
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 16