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 9673207 Details
Epoch: 454Number of transactions in block: 21
slot_no: 111006388
epoch_slot_no: 241588
block_no: 9673030
slot_leader_id: 5479171
size: 68451
time: 2023-12-14 16:51:19
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x3fc67a9355a7ef98fdf660227c98e24f806f0073c78b1a4888157edc8f93b01c
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 12