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 9873033 Details
Epoch: 464Number of transactions in block: 14
slot_no: 115125603
epoch_slot_no: 40803
block_no: 9872856
slot_leader_id: 6864063
size: 40747
time: 2024-01-31 09:04:54
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xba7686f93c630bf0c0e304129919357fd05654fba6d1fccf07512a8e529fdd95
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 9