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 9622994 Details
Epoch: 452Number of transactions in block: 37
slot_no: 109977877
epoch_slot_no: 77077
block_no: 9622817
slot_leader_id: 4860264
size: 72109
time: 2023-12-02 19:09:28
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x430190a6ba453d1891c7ecc9ff84cb53b1f3c82fba1ef41010ca13714d64d472
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 16