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 9818748 Details
Epoch: 461Number of transactions in block: 19
slot_no: 113991682
epoch_slot_no: 202882
block_no: 9818571
slot_leader_id: 8657559
size: 81711
time: 2024-01-18 06:06:13
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x7e283f085fef8509d0c3d95b93581a6f1a1552e8fc7170f583f2e277d4739318
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 3