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 9677085 Details
Epoch: 454Number of transactions in block: 37
slot_no: 111084278
epoch_slot_no: 319478
block_no: 9676908
slot_leader_id: 5770141
size: 84562
time: 2023-12-15 14:29:29
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x74528bcb8d5f106bbec1cc357e0c6cac958704eae9c6c0aa37520a14c0d4f377
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 10