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 9824629 Details
Epoch: 461Number of transactions in block: 41
slot_no: 114114364
epoch_slot_no: 325564
block_no: 9824452
slot_leader_id: 5301100
size: 85349
time: 2024-01-19 16:10:55
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x3a0174836a28681e042dd011662fb0f4caa7f94a3e3c96cd28082b1e474f919b
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 12