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 9848577 Details
Epoch: 462Number of transactions in block: 18
slot_no: 114610026
epoch_slot_no: 389226
block_no: 9848400
slot_leader_id: 5512512
size: 77328
time: 2024-01-25 09:51:57
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xf8b82c0e3f97201663fad54dcc9792932366e4af1413fca3920d766f1e502e7c
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 12