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 9559033 Details
Epoch: 449Number of transactions in block: 9
slot_no: 108663254
epoch_slot_no: 58454
block_no: 9558856
slot_leader_id: 4562285
size: 40822
time: 2023-11-17 13:59:05
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x078067ae632610189ff9b419daa89c2345caf4b3303a49f3c8c902525a1be763
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 19