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 9528932 Details
Epoch: 447Number of transactions in block: 32
slot_no: 108045914
epoch_slot_no: 305114
block_no: 9528755
slot_leader_id: 4583744
size: 71110
time: 2023-11-10 10:30:05
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x17e88d59f651ff2099eb3f004eab51fd0767827083f82b0ca10a8ca9194a620f
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 15