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 9559804 Details
Epoch: 449Number of transactions in block: 9
slot_no: 108679489
epoch_slot_no: 74689
block_no: 9559627
slot_leader_id: 5334772
size: 36356
time: 2023-11-17 18:29:40
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x82ddcb5963356485b310eaa2416130589c8c80f329d521d62e630de6668b8259
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 13