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 9645839 Details
Epoch: 453Number of transactions in block: 14
slot_no: 110444046
epoch_slot_no: 111246
block_no: 9645662
slot_leader_id: 4746508
size: 79553
time: 2023-12-08 04:38:57
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x0f3bc617af5931f9936a87c82d4f08a9c48cba975bbe09a193c5eb5a6019b977
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 7