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 9863987 Details
Epoch: 463Number of transactions in block: 9
slot_no: 114934625
epoch_slot_no: 281825
block_no: 9863810
slot_leader_id: 5180221
size: 21459
time: 2024-01-29 04:01:56
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x4a5c37d519553694aa869692bb010175c9fd8f693f8ef5e75cdd2a1df547c8bf
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 13