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 9632115 Details
Epoch: 452Number of transactions in block: 29
slot_no: 110160740
epoch_slot_no: 259940
block_no: 9631938
slot_leader_id: 5766824
size: 83024
time: 2023-12-04 21:57:11
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x8522a16d1e5a86bfb0a71626fb596cbca42508ea6cbdeb2123922708c873815f
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 11