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 9928611 Details
Epoch: 466Number of transactions in block: 37
slot_no: 116280472
epoch_slot_no: 331672
block_no: 9928434
slot_leader_id: 8757552
size: 88219
time: 2024-02-13 17:52:43
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xd84290d73b6449816bf09c684f500e1c5b915a984210de62c10bc8a5fc6a4173
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 3