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 9557249 Details
Epoch: 449Number of transactions in block: 27
slot_no: 108626602
epoch_slot_no: 21802
block_no: 9557072
slot_leader_id: 8757421
size: 25349
time: 2023-11-17 03:48:13
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x5ac0f165041078f28ccefd8abdd90a4e3ebee349559ce35ef0367715c422aa20
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 3