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 9576330 Details
Epoch: 449Number of transactions in block: 13
slot_no: 109017037
epoch_slot_no: 412237
block_no: 9576153
slot_leader_id: 5575966
size: 37441
time: 2023-11-21 16:15:28
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xab49f9b07565347326fb1df1e540215f1e17d05f0371aa30dbcf30e09ec18f2d
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 11