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 9838357 Details
Epoch: 462Number of transactions in block: 30
slot_no: 114400016
epoch_slot_no: 179216
block_no: 9838180
slot_leader_id: 9768030
size: 79828
time: 2024-01-22 23:31:47
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xb57458f11dab47a8f712585cf3d3edb27f36cea609689011de6963f500e9bcde
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 0