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 9895314 Details
Epoch: 465Number of transactions in block: 10
slot_no: 115590427
epoch_slot_no: 73627
block_no: 9895137
slot_leader_id: 4555865
size: 37946
time: 2024-02-05 18:11:58
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xc8184c0804e696ca70e1b16221d22faf255f02eb8febc99ed311189db09bf64c
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 17