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 9577058 Details
Epoch: 449Number of transactions in block: 6
slot_no: 109031544
epoch_slot_no: 426744
block_no: 9576881
slot_leader_id: 8737170
size: 30931
time: 2023-11-21 20:17:15
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xba1aac4af3c443ca7a583f83f2f9aabc47e7cea39d0e3ec1e7ab1dc4e2ca7215
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 3