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 9802833 Details
Epoch: 460Number of transactions in block: 28
slot_no: 113660350
epoch_slot_no: 303550
block_no: 9802656
slot_leader_id: 4566298
size: 81449
time: 2024-01-14 10:04:01
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x2a737e62967ee6eb4b19e68957acefcc8df642c3510da0b7969d44cde8b3c352
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 17