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 9865797 Details
Epoch: 463Number of transactions in block: 19
slot_no: 114971410
epoch_slot_no: 318610
block_no: 9865620
slot_leader_id: 4898788
size: 87168
time: 2024-01-29 14:15:01
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x10518299eed76bf31489a8d441007463f99722f34e86ce6234eb85235ab94433
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 20