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 9708475 Details
Epoch: 456Number of transactions in block: 21
slot_no: 111723761
epoch_slot_no: 94961
block_no: 9708298
slot_leader_id: 4968206
size: 73553
time: 2023-12-23 00:07:32
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x4694486eb46cf89533b3af31aa0a2fcdf024b07640f38b437c18d1bfb38bffa0
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 13