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 9555805 Details
Epoch: 448Number of transactions in block: 15
slot_no: 108595391
epoch_slot_no: 422591
block_no: 9555628
slot_leader_id: 4556341
size: 53856
time: 2023-11-16 19:08:02
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xf19a85ac66c007f8b513e21e40dfa3a6a0f536b659b11ba7ed41f576bda27974
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 17