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 9866639 Details
Epoch: 463Number of transactions in block: 25
slot_no: 114989989
epoch_slot_no: 337189
block_no: 9866462
slot_leader_id: 5452949
size: 86549
time: 2024-01-29 19:24:40
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xdd30404047d05e79cdf4dc15a2a9ba0d009011a1383f8f355db15eaf3cee29ba
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 12