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 9517894 Details
Epoch: 447Number of transactions in block: 11
slot_no: 107820225
epoch_slot_no: 79425
block_no: 9517717
slot_leader_id: 4664160
size: 12025
time: 2023-11-07 19:48:36
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x43052e5af57f14e4bbd6942cccf583f5392cfb99f6d55cbf45cff7396c95705b
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 13