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 9606230 Details
Epoch: 451Number of transactions in block: 20
slot_no: 109633200
epoch_slot_no: 164400
block_no: 9606053
slot_leader_id: 4662751
size: 36093
time: 2023-11-28 19:24:51
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x23b16dc14be186bb1eb438fc8dc4f58a0718ab2fa78e8c7cfb3443df036b0bfa
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 14