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 9575839 Details
Epoch: 449Number of transactions in block: 23
slot_no: 109006256
epoch_slot_no: 401456
block_no: 9575662
slot_leader_id: 5205307
size: 60688
time: 2023-11-21 13:15:47
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x79a724549191491e166154b462e3796c29f51d35369e2ac2375d2a4504aa654a
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 12