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 9864417 Details
Epoch: 463Number of transactions in block: 16
slot_no: 114943373
epoch_slot_no: 290573
block_no: 9864240
slot_leader_id: 8844515
size: 47295
time: 2024-01-29 06:27:44
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x0b928f4e38867b7acd97d5ed779bdbb3f007d321579bb5a1c6a4823d92026ec5
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 3