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 9524156 Details
Epoch: 447Number of transactions in block: 7
slot_no: 107949248
epoch_slot_no: 208448
block_no: 9523979
slot_leader_id: 4571117
size: 13085
time: 2023-11-09 07:38:59
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x4c8b07a7f8c5c92a3083f663607df4305cd295d47f4d25f78a966372e3617d8c
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 13