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 9528639 Details
Epoch: 447Number of transactions in block: 29
slot_no: 108040056
epoch_slot_no: 299256
block_no: 9528462
slot_leader_id: 6577561
size: 62996
time: 2023-11-10 08:52:27
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x040450713f062f7842fc6e507055584529ac341cd850eb9ab1ca7538a26b0e20
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 8