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 9837296 Details
Epoch: 462Number of transactions in block: 40
slot_no: 114377326
epoch_slot_no: 156526
block_no: 9837119
slot_leader_id: 5555137
size: 87566
time: 2024-01-22 17:13:37
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x2eadd37d3ee131f824f67edfe41b05b17c0a1957886519f7d5534470f50af576
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 12