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 9608561 Details
Epoch: 451Number of transactions in block: 11
slot_no: 109679328
epoch_slot_no: 210528
block_no: 9608384
slot_leader_id: 9106888
size: 35453
time: 2023-11-29 08:13:39
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x7b710eea155a021ca1feeda380f0c80cf158e0676d937aec66766fa2aa48e629
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 1