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 9580774 Details
Epoch: 450Number of transactions in block: 40
slot_no: 109107025
epoch_slot_no: 70225
block_no: 9580597
slot_leader_id: 8863035
size: 57456
time: 2023-11-22 17:15:16
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x37404a3c9074f22420b97b047d25b90f72bb3d5b6461547e6ffe5e89f14c26cf
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 1