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 9912481 Details
Epoch: 465Number of transactions in block: 26
slot_no: 115944983
epoch_slot_no: 428183
block_no: 9912304
slot_leader_id: 9315873
size: 88814
time: 2024-02-09 20:41:14
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xddd79a315caf78138fbe0c26ae0c712aa9d1b81499928f22964af46a761154d9
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 2