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 9680171 Details
Epoch: 454Number of transactions in block: 9
slot_no: 111145854
epoch_slot_no: 381054
block_no: 9679994
slot_leader_id: 5325312
size: 88129
time: 2023-12-16 07:35:45
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x9d33d915e244d64f37d04dd7305b90fed785e5e1345da77a448918671e9f982e
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 15