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 9810538 Details
Epoch: 461Number of transactions in block: 32
slot_no: 113820373
epoch_slot_no: 31573
block_no: 9810361
slot_leader_id: 4614290
size: 50365
time: 2024-01-16 06:31:04
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x645d69fa2a0289d168806f44025899e81b66b7a637d6f55391185a1853db5dfb
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 17