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 9677086 Details
Epoch: 454Number of transactions in block: 40
slot_no: 111084306
epoch_slot_no: 319506
block_no: 9676909
slot_leader_id: 4746508
size: 88623
time: 2023-12-15 14:29:57
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xf4f4c48ccafcce1325bcfc840aecf4204160d3645cfca88d33774bbdbf0aa56b
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 7