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 9866820 Details
Epoch: 463Number of transactions in block: 32
slot_no: 114994095
epoch_slot_no: 341295
block_no: 9866643
slot_leader_id: 4581743
size: 82114
time: 2024-01-29 20:33:06
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xab11ab9fd0c234b366dad3faf0543637d46e8f9421fe6b83c36659a1e869761f
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 17