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 9816191 Details
Epoch: 461Number of transactions in block: 4
slot_no: 113938013
epoch_slot_no: 149213
block_no: 9816014
slot_leader_id: 5654323
size: 10942
time: 2024-01-17 15:11:44
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x238f235ca324b3a0027ae2f489285c7300e710910d9a614e17b06801ca5ce87a
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 13