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 9824348 Details
Epoch: 461Number of transactions in block: 52
slot_no: 114108420
epoch_slot_no: 319620
block_no: 9824171
slot_leader_id: 5332010
size: 81204
time: 2024-01-19 14:31:51
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xc4118013d5b744a2180801ae2433dd5717a2fd1a3b6f728beed360ae29a21640
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 15