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 9835545 Details
Epoch: 462Number of transactions in block: 12
slot_no: 114341768
epoch_slot_no: 120968
block_no: 9835368
slot_leader_id: 6433274
size: 57770
time: 2024-01-22 07:20:59
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x5b69bc4b15bb400850bcb6e7b1259c28e54548556720db4d30ad47fea2757b59
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 8