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 9556713 Details
Epoch: 449Number of transactions in block: 16
slot_no: 108614636
epoch_slot_no: 9836
block_no: 9556536
slot_leader_id: 8997946
size: 30169
time: 2023-11-17 00:28:47
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xfd5a318ba22b92b6f5434e3931dc26dcfada32243a98573be6fbffd6db9b20c9
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 2