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 9825068 Details
Epoch: 461Number of transactions in block: 33
slot_no: 114123043
epoch_slot_no: 334243
block_no: 9824891
slot_leader_id: 5507686
size: 75566
time: 2024-01-19 18:35:34
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x453b8e52219f298731c14ca8dea4feb9e425bba60af4afa7617a8e0164fd801d
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 12