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 9620608 Details
Epoch: 452Number of transactions in block: 10
slot_no: 109928170
epoch_slot_no: 27370
block_no: 9620431
slot_leader_id: 6447407
size: 11791
time: 2023-12-02 05:21:01
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xad9cad544d7b09f5984db535b1358b13753807777a9c9244973cadd86b38228b
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 12