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 9520088 Details
Epoch: 447Number of transactions in block: 13
slot_no: 107866270
epoch_slot_no: 125470
block_no: 9519911
slot_leader_id: 8863209
size: 19211
time: 2023-11-08 08:36:01
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x61fad17793c4a9fdd8fa7ac0e5a0934d37e4ae34c1b0c61779453077fdddfc60
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 1