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 9645909 Details
Epoch: 453Number of transactions in block: 34
slot_no: 110445614
epoch_slot_no: 112814
block_no: 9645732
slot_leader_id: 4622326
size: 86718
time: 2023-12-08 05:05:05
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xd61b676ee2ef68f0fbd22cf7944f7dadf189aa53cb2bfb2b6ebad80bd2d829b6
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 18