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 9727780 Details
Epoch: 457Number of transactions in block: 25
slot_no: 112120768
epoch_slot_no: 59968
block_no: 9727603
slot_leader_id: 5359678
size: 86691
time: 2023-12-27 14:24:19
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x8946104d59e3836719e020c2183b4bc3f07e4a62d403719eddd730799820a5ca
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 11