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 9674147 Details
Epoch: 454Number of transactions in block: 28
slot_no: 111024771
epoch_slot_no: 259971
block_no: 9673970
slot_leader_id: 4981426
size: 88611
time: 2023-12-14 21:57:42
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xa6026e4ebd8e403892de72c8c20c7e5f6e3a1395212548aae5d67601b33f3588
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 12