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 9930895 Details
Epoch: 466Number of transactions in block: 2
slot_no: 116325809
epoch_slot_no: 377009
block_no: 9930718
slot_leader_id: 4555520
size: 12088
time: 2024-02-14 06:28:20
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x71303171c32ad4ad3bd679de34fe4cbb8d3eed87dfd493151e7ce7d2b1893eef
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 22