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 9823821 Details
Epoch: 461Number of transactions in block: 15
slot_no: 114097678
epoch_slot_no: 308878
block_no: 9823644
slot_leader_id: 7620451
size: 46351
time: 2024-01-19 11:32:49
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x58438236bd7d38f647b2341002dfb2fc4bdecca0b3ddd6553d4a5fbfbfed77b9
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 7