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 9832529 Details
Epoch: 462Number of transactions in block: 48
slot_no: 114277303
epoch_slot_no: 56503
block_no: 9832352
slot_leader_id: 4558758
size: 87908
time: 2024-01-21 13:26:34
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xce1e089b96d6760ad13ff603be45295afd0004f1ed63b2e28bdcbd17f647d20d
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 14