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 9634932 Details
Epoch: 452Number of transactions in block: 8
slot_no: 110218433
epoch_slot_no: 317633
block_no: 9634755
slot_leader_id: 6596314
size: 10320
time: 2023-12-05 13:58:44
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x2d2db5d25be71923c79d98c7baeff81d47f2883bdc5f4e892fad2ff3d6c30ea1
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 8