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 9620528 Details
Epoch: 452Number of transactions in block: 6
slot_no: 109926529
epoch_slot_no: 25729
block_no: 9620351
slot_leader_id: 8591481
size: 7846
time: 2023-12-02 04:53:40
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x0a75927f814948f9ea34784a185d24b2267c047a193297873eb2e1f2b8246e53
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 3