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 9564628 Details
Epoch: 449Number of transactions in block: 20
slot_no: 108775202
epoch_slot_no: 170402
block_no: 9564451
slot_leader_id: 5575481
size: 41424
time: 2023-11-18 21:04:53
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x751c24b7b4889c0db2ad0855d78752aceea9d9b19b17673d7dcf4967dace774e
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 11