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 9667104 Details
Epoch: 454Number of transactions in block: 12
slot_no: 110880766
epoch_slot_no: 115966
block_no: 9666927
slot_leader_id: 4986022
size: 23798
time: 2023-12-13 05:57:37
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x1cccf5465d883befa40bfadcd3ace11109b43af0431bc7041de7004ec7788fe0
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 15