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 9832449 Details
Epoch: 462Number of transactions in block: 25
slot_no: 114275482
epoch_slot_no: 54682
block_no: 9832272
slot_leader_id: 8863756
size: 88526
time: 2024-01-21 12:56:13
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x2ac45b40cb0da77c55b9355d151f4dc0f017723812c3416674b4917bc7ebdcf3
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 2