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 9558744 Details
Epoch: 449Number of transactions in block: 15
slot_no: 108657545
epoch_slot_no: 52745
block_no: 9558567
slot_leader_id: 4555499
size: 33725
time: 2023-11-17 12:23:56
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xe89e71ef951999ffdd1f36856a34c68f34f0d98ba6ca8f761796d7b3398e8ea5
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 19