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 9808341 Details
Epoch: 460Number of transactions in block: 51
slot_no: 113774819
epoch_slot_no: 418019
block_no: 9808164
slot_leader_id: 4961128
size: 86811
time: 2024-01-15 17:51:50
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x1f4d364d286a5beb5551cbb64bdfe0d1ace1a0d47ac8f1af49d98dd9e51f884d
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 16