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 9801922 Details
Epoch: 460Number of transactions in block: 6
slot_no: 113641970
epoch_slot_no: 285170
block_no: 9801745
slot_leader_id: 8526317
size: 30549
time: 2024-01-14 04:57:41
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x5d18d68d9b4df02f2915918c1db44dbce5be31b626a58c22d8f9726476cd3344
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 4