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 9884717 Details
Epoch: 464Number of transactions in block: 20
slot_no: 115367889
epoch_slot_no: 283089
block_no: 9884540
slot_leader_id: 5622368
size: 85704
time: 2024-02-03 04:23:00
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xb8deed4c6252f8836e9537be0f15571ff1e3cbc812b22ef8554395bad21adf4c
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 12