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 9648664 Details
Epoch: 453Number of transactions in block: 25
slot_no: 110500271
epoch_slot_no: 167471
block_no: 9648487
slot_leader_id: 5114286
size: 78300
time: 2023-12-08 20:16:02
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x4ee31f59da2fca6786032a943a5e02e4533a8640e9cb239f5fba8e2bc03b81de
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 15