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 9683593 Details
Epoch: 455Number of transactions in block: 8
slot_no: 111215065
epoch_slot_no: 18265
block_no: 9683416
slot_leader_id: 4555482
size: 12999
time: 2023-12-17 02:49:16
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x0ade3a1d310db838faa18ca0f12e2237a21904e51d6b36ab355b8673261b857f
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 15