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 9807905 Details
Epoch: 460Number of transactions in block: 8
slot_no: 113765947
epoch_slot_no: 409147
block_no: 9807728
slot_leader_id: 8863090
size: 35091
time: 2024-01-15 15:23:58
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x3d8727e313017e2fad153e21c46206828ece4ce56cb24c140cdedc3128a88242
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 2