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 9657840 Details
Epoch: 453Number of transactions in block: 25
slot_no: 110690089
epoch_slot_no: 357289
block_no: 9657663
slot_leader_id: 5280389
size: 88775
time: 2023-12-11 00:59:40
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x689eae6918b827819dfa22c04db49cc26481b92c55359144f0b494f5990b78bc
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 14