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 9582032 Details
Epoch: 450Number of transactions in block: 22
slot_no: 109134228
epoch_slot_no: 97428
block_no: 9581855
slot_leader_id: 5205307
size: 35530
time: 2023-11-23 00:48:39
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x11b6d8e79ac2556fd2af0bc853233f43c4f8cbb2159566c5c363d58a8635c478
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 12