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 9871943 Details
Epoch: 464Number of transactions in block: 2
slot_no: 115103498
epoch_slot_no: 18698
block_no: 9871766
slot_leader_id: 5982558
size: 11515
time: 2024-01-31 02:56:29
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x32af48d85715e2e8b3f0b666116da8fa214dbb78290675cc009a285ffb9569d9
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 27