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 9669685 Details
Epoch: 454Number of transactions in block: 46
slot_no: 110933594
epoch_slot_no: 168794
block_no: 9669508
slot_leader_id: 7356967
size: 87715
time: 2023-12-13 20:38:05
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xc875aa872142365036783cd2f0df1ff9c08f2e7951870c7b26bbc0290f97c0a9
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 1659975143