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 9512045 Details
Epoch: 446Number of transactions in block: 3
slot_no: 107701906
epoch_slot_no: 393106
block_no: 9511868
slot_leader_id: 4562285
size: 1881
time: 2023-11-06 10:56:37
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xd39456e9af586e80a7d7c62854ac538dcc52755f4ea4ba9ab0621078eca78d4e
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 18