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 9879560 Details
Epoch: 464Number of transactions in block: 38
slot_no: 115260351
epoch_slot_no: 175551
block_no: 9879383
slot_leader_id: 4555994
size: 79679
time: 2024-02-01 22:30:42
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x0a986f3f4d5bcd8c35a0e00504b722ae0d0b26ae67ae1e161b676cd24fedd1d2
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 19