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 9637961 Details
Epoch: 452Number of transactions in block: 43
slot_no: 110279841
epoch_slot_no: 379041
block_no: 9637784
slot_leader_id: 6469447
size: 84054
time: 2023-12-06 07:02:12
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x525ff9eefbaa745c1c040a648213702e6b4abd8da22f566e12e224e6ede509b2
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 9