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 9575902 Details
Epoch: 449Number of transactions in block: 18
slot_no: 109007763
epoch_slot_no: 402963
block_no: 9575725
slot_leader_id: 4570659
size: 75546
time: 2023-11-21 13:40:54
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x2a1fc77fb499b92fd87a8aebc361daaa94fc903a6c85cf51a3348b479d7e71de
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 17