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 9868269 Details
Epoch: 463Number of transactions in block: 29
slot_no: 115024125
epoch_slot_no: 371325
block_no: 9868092
slot_leader_id: 5638717
size: 87546
time: 2024-01-30 04:53:36
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xd280d1c2cb19f0617c19a32f350be7a0be60fe4548c5d959503cfed8436620ff
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 12