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 9577354 Details
Epoch: 450Number of transactions in block: 26
slot_no: 109037871
epoch_slot_no: 1071
block_no: 9577177
slot_leader_id: 4556157
size: 42886
time: 2023-11-21 22:02:42
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xb4f072a8b6445ad76d876f069f63fae6cb582ea3a859cb80867a2788bba833eb
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 18