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 9806251 Details
Epoch: 460Number of transactions in block: 26
slot_no: 113731242
epoch_slot_no: 374442
block_no: 9806074
slot_leader_id: 5114286
size: 40705
time: 2024-01-15 05:45:33
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xd9744a1c3a6460c289fa85b137642e5629bece36d471524f020742cbf5044391
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 15