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 9836565 Details
Epoch: 462Number of transactions in block: 3
slot_no: 114363108
epoch_slot_no: 142308
block_no: 9836388
slot_leader_id: 5530107
size: 12187
time: 2024-01-22 13:16:39
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x3f1df565429248b9bd3c5cd18eaccf743dc794dcf503e295991e9679e0e82115
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 25