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 9657917 Details
Epoch: 453Number of transactions in block: 41
slot_no: 110691868
epoch_slot_no: 359068
block_no: 9657740
slot_leader_id: 6025455
size: 83057
time: 2023-12-11 01:29:19
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x4daddc3eda25e851f9b8cc1dcddaff978d61db2a2e3cd6155485ad5c3f86cd77
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 11