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 9845248 Details
Epoch: 462Number of transactions in block: 20
slot_no: 114541165
epoch_slot_no: 320365
block_no: 9845071
slot_leader_id: 4555645
size: 39208
time: 2024-01-24 14:44:16
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xed7e0974dd94060d86f3c9a96eda36b9102fe0984c540ecaa418617ffb79d9ee
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 18