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 9675165 Details
Epoch: 454Number of transactions in block: 29
slot_no: 111044144
epoch_slot_no: 279344
block_no: 9674988
slot_leader_id: 6624897
size: 83877
time: 2023-12-15 03:20:35
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x1648421280cb95ab3b9511f16d536c0c68b73c2903a5d352435bda991bb786ab
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 18