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 9558883 Details
Epoch: 449Number of transactions in block: 19
slot_no: 108659916
epoch_slot_no: 55116
block_no: 9558706
slot_leader_id: 4555884
size: 26023
time: 2023-11-17 13:03:27
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x98625d9bc8e93abb47c1d959732e293690aaf56d58c531c72548902cbc07f741
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 20