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 9884062 Details
Epoch: 464Number of transactions in block: 43
slot_no: 115354117
epoch_slot_no: 269317
block_no: 9883885
slot_leader_id: 4595810
size: 63065
time: 2024-02-03 00:33:28
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x1d7b018ed6fdc8d3fb730ff5863eec7f92b20d5db22bfbd0a2d6110eae73b7dc
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 14