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 9642273 Details
Epoch: 453Number of transactions in block: 20
slot_no: 110367566
epoch_slot_no: 34766
block_no: 9642096
slot_leader_id: 7920586
size: 83488
time: 2023-12-07 07:24:17
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x6d088ad9a20751a853d166d213520eb93887d8eddb01ce2243eda8a6af0b8a37
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 17