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 9861479 Details
Epoch: 463Number of transactions in block: 1
slot_no: 114881413
epoch_slot_no: 228613
block_no: 9861302
slot_leader_id: 5387158
size: 2283
time: 2024-01-28 13:15:04
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xe41fc237543b870c2bf9622452efaed4e2c2b2e1cadefab6bb8ec9d7354ff77f
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 12