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 9633054 Details
Epoch: 452Number of transactions in block: 12
slot_no: 110179899
epoch_slot_no: 279099
block_no: 9632877
slot_leader_id: 4557937
size: 20462
time: 2023-12-05 03:16:30
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xc5912dd497fecaa93abf85e2b164c6120f42267c5bf3d76da6b0c0872a80c784
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 18