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 9909006 Details
Epoch: 465Number of transactions in block: 40
slot_no: 115873534
epoch_slot_no: 356734
block_no: 9908829
slot_leader_id: 7046511
size: 88085
time: 2024-02-09 00:50:25
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xcd1ba6be953d4e8b7d94486265cc69d0b3a69e2781f6e718dc3f67b56f38c6d0
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 1659973089