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 9569088 Details
Epoch: 449Number of transactions in block: 35
slot_no: 108865933
epoch_slot_no: 261133
block_no: 9568911
slot_leader_id: 4555865
size: 82003
time: 2023-11-19 22:17:04
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x937c852a95565cdeec4039e6700ceff88150d7945f5a4a523a042bdb4f0208d6
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 16