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 9800973 Details
Epoch: 460Number of transactions in block: 23
slot_no: 113622180
epoch_slot_no: 265380
block_no: 9800796
slot_leader_id: 5644002
size: 21353
time: 2024-01-13 23:27:51
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xd461c867dc43b3b1ad1c9d6dcd993b750efcc4160562d07a2a02d1366f0e0221
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 12