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 9859729 Details
Epoch: 463Number of transactions in block: 27
slot_no: 114844260
epoch_slot_no: 191460
block_no: 9859552
slot_leader_id: 5023414
size: 88019
time: 2024-01-28 02:55:51
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x4fba6e52b264b70bb86646c1220ac1a9d3bf347ebb9eaf9be961b8f8ba2efab5
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 12