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 9567890 Details
Epoch: 449Number of transactions in block: 9
slot_no: 108843056
epoch_slot_no: 238256
block_no: 9567713
slot_leader_id: 5679081
size: 16588
time: 2023-11-19 15:55:47
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x7442ba2c2ece858ebd9adc63cafec0f6ccb2116402bf0a216522578056f039fc
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 20