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 9855606 Details
Epoch: 463Number of transactions in block: 17
slot_no: 114756208
epoch_slot_no: 103408
block_no: 9855429
slot_leader_id: 4700074
size: 41593
time: 2024-01-27 02:28:19
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xf7c3cb297ec1d3a64e009669a198320d6ae1897bbf332abb0521e502fdb0c3d5
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 14