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 9513773 Details
Epoch: 446Number of transactions in block: 30
slot_no: 107737307
epoch_slot_no: 428507
block_no: 9513596
slot_leader_id: 8404251
size: 85821
time: 2023-11-06 20:46:38
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x2485fee8af9a67630666c9616f2bc6b5a332d54426ec81e494eabfd58bf1d462
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 3