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 9932221 Details
Epoch: 466Number of transactions in block: 23
slot_no: 116352335
epoch_slot_no: 403535
block_no: 9932044
slot_leader_id: 4614591
size: 88625
time: 2024-02-14 13:50:26
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xe581a3d7fbd4f08f9e4bdcf4ae1e8c63b9a0a2d630e619e1fda804ae3404aab4
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 23