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 9821891 Details
Epoch: 461Number of transactions in block: 40
slot_no: 114057060
epoch_slot_no: 268260
block_no: 9821714
slot_leader_id: 4558946
size: 87564
time: 2024-01-19 00:15:51
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x166883f9e0d426b7b453f93d3c10dbef990ceed2f02514a2fea093dc8c3cb565
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 15