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 9750252 Details
Epoch: 458Number of transactions in block: 23
slot_no: 112576967
epoch_slot_no: 84167
block_no: 9750075
slot_leader_id: 5066954
size: 36734
time: 2024-01-01 21:07:38
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x899db98d575fe2c6a4f170006cc20647d7fb1a32ad7d810b9d2bee99394e5419
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 14