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 9921416 Details
Epoch: 466Number of transactions in block: 27
slot_no: 116130472
epoch_slot_no: 181672
block_no: 9921239
slot_leader_id: 6753941
size: 88927
time: 2024-02-12 00:12:43
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xd13cf8e99d8a030494093b82c84597f02164062701678ccd5522feda669b122e
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 10