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 9660243 Details
Epoch: 453Number of transactions in block: 8
slot_no: 110738815
epoch_slot_no: 406015
block_no: 9660066
slot_leader_id: 7479709
size: 9346
time: 2023-12-11 14:31:46
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x61ea492718db5964454ddcf691ee04ff004c9cf209ea852feba7e632ff4e37d1
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 6