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 9655782 Details
Epoch: 453Number of transactions in block: 39
slot_no: 110649045
epoch_slot_no: 316245
block_no: 9655605
slot_leader_id: 8951454
size: 83159
time: 2023-12-10 13:35:36
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x6595ed1390b7020497a1e081e774699591f644c17421022c934f08d27a1e0f55
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 2