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 9586830 Details
Epoch: 450Number of transactions in block: 6
slot_no: 109233448
epoch_slot_no: 196648
block_no: 9586653
slot_leader_id: 4768924
size: 26683
time: 2023-11-24 04:22:19
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x9696806f69618f9c8a097bc1b460f098eabe62c8f24cf698de69ffcc274727ba
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 18