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 9895224 Details
Epoch: 465Number of transactions in block: 13
slot_no: 115588656
epoch_slot_no: 71856
block_no: 9895047
slot_leader_id: 5555137
size: 55692
time: 2024-02-05 17:42:27
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x6597c88363dcd421d3b8dd9cfd5bf488bc1fc8d859fd7c99427d065fdcd9b933
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 12