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 9648453 Details
Epoch: 453Number of transactions in block: 15
slot_no: 110496361
epoch_slot_no: 163561
block_no: 9648276
slot_leader_id: 4560105
size: 32031
time: 2023-12-08 19:10:52
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xaae8487f7cea724d6dc7213aef2472371948ae4c68caf733ebeb684ea395f644
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 18