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 9904764 Details
Epoch: 465Number of transactions in block: 33
slot_no: 115786162
epoch_slot_no: 269362
block_no: 9904587
slot_leader_id: 8527297
size: 49778
time: 2024-02-08 00:34:13
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x7e441c7f263d8b7b4d43f1385d77e5ce9a9767879e386d3be35ef20a0da63268
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 4