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 9892905 Details
Epoch: 465Number of transactions in block: 28
slot_no: 115539552
epoch_slot_no: 22752
block_no: 9892728
slot_leader_id: 4635124
size: 59020
time: 2024-02-05 04:04:03
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x56790be29cb12d071c52575e4ef8b205fb948fda81dcdd28b89b2cac876809fe
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 20