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 9795862 Details
Epoch: 460Number of transactions in block: 11
slot_no: 113517280
epoch_slot_no: 160480
block_no: 9795685
slot_leader_id: 4813965
size: 12571
time: 2024-01-12 18:19:31
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x833e3bc1014f36d6337aea7eebb1a200553b0cf7f1ca427a1c5f707ecdf671d3
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 13