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 9799292 Details
Epoch: 460Number of transactions in block: 35
slot_no: 113588143
epoch_slot_no: 231343
block_no: 9799115
slot_leader_id: 5575481
size: 88629
time: 2024-01-13 14:00:34
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xc89d3742725a5b03fa37bf1ced453c3448356a15fba8a19bd89fa54fcd512934
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 11