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 9847325 Details
Epoch: 462Number of transactions in block: 24
slot_no: 114583969
epoch_slot_no: 363169
block_no: 9847148
slot_leader_id: 4609504
size: 71838
time: 2024-01-25 02:37:40
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x635ef72e0a94adeea445d82bee86f7ecc76a43d1739ddcc75f4d7edbbd1d00b0
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 16