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 9547806 Details
Epoch: 448Number of transactions in block: 14
slot_no: 108431720
epoch_slot_no: 258920
block_no: 9547629
slot_leader_id: 6447359
size: 22370
time: 2023-11-14 21:40:11
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x859431414342e94bb66204686b5b9fe0a1200611f44370e370135631fb3e7a86
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 12