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 9808848 Details
Epoch: 460Number of transactions in block: 13
slot_no: 113785072
epoch_slot_no: 428272
block_no: 9808671
slot_leader_id: 8863281
size: 86547
time: 2024-01-15 20:42:43
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xcea1a67b7f611a8109fa60eba604465bb83147bcbc70e489850bd3a67b5031ba
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 2