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 9622140 Details
Epoch: 452Number of transactions in block: 18
slot_no: 109960043
epoch_slot_no: 59243
block_no: 9621963
slot_leader_id: 7903459
size: 59832
time: 2023-12-02 14:12:14
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x686a255bbbd3f454aaeba4866fc018a02507dedacdef904e5da083f4601a874f
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 5