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 9621943 Details
Epoch: 452Number of transactions in block: 24
slot_no: 109955543
epoch_slot_no: 54743
block_no: 9621766
slot_leader_id: 8164082
size: 54765
time: 2023-12-02 12:57:14
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x191a3b9e068c1d225c75b240e3ee9c93efa18f54033e791962853ed6575ebcc3
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 5