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 9607365 Details
Epoch: 451Number of transactions in block: 28
slot_no: 109655283
epoch_slot_no: 186483
block_no: 9607188
slot_leader_id: 5876104
size: 64796
time: 2023-11-29 01:32:54
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x2181403c4b402cf3e8ccd71c5884f79d913acdcd9c52b790d382e37479f4843e
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 13