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 9805011 Details
Epoch: 460Number of transactions in block: 19
slot_no: 113705186
epoch_slot_no: 348386
block_no: 9804834
slot_leader_id: 5023687
size: 86159
time: 2024-01-14 22:31:17
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xdf28e4b0bd9e4c6ebf8006a45e87a478d6acdc301c81bd03aec4cbab7e57d90a
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 12