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 9564572 Details
Epoch: 449Number of transactions in block: 11
slot_no: 108773812
epoch_slot_no: 169012
block_no: 9564395
slot_leader_id: 6204553
size: 14658
time: 2023-11-18 20:41:43
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x0ba86ae8565d1eb66aa01961e4637ac4b1a139ff5328d6cef567070e71b80fad
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 18