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 9558207 Details
Epoch: 449Number of transactions in block: 15
slot_no: 108646470
epoch_slot_no: 41670
block_no: 9558030
slot_leader_id: 4556282
size: 50207
time: 2023-11-17 09:19:21
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x37b81f0879948dbc80fa748a98258912a1aab2ce6688a1620b83783a2ccaaed1
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 20