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 9622642 Details
Epoch: 452Number of transactions in block: 24
slot_no: 109970056
epoch_slot_no: 69256
block_no: 9622465
slot_leader_id: 5424810
size: 81618
time: 2023-12-02 16:59:07
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x02996f8e76cd2838cb23468b73b191777137c95151ff4ff151aea8f875b1f2ba
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 14