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 9918436 Details
Epoch: 466Number of transactions in block: 29
slot_no: 116069951
epoch_slot_no: 121151
block_no: 9918259
slot_leader_id: 8090625
size: 84532
time: 2024-02-11 07:24:02
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x49a272586ab99cf3c5f5e79dcf39997dae423ffaee9b66e02253af3612f67b24
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 6