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 9801773 Details
Epoch: 460Number of transactions in block: 16
slot_no: 113638802
epoch_slot_no: 282002
block_no: 9801596
slot_leader_id: 4561295
size: 47691
time: 2024-01-14 04:04:53
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x44cfb254b4b04f930a1eade948070a2323aad28b2e76d83f3bb38b4bd825f1b6
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 17