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 9751362 Details
Epoch: 458Number of transactions in block: 13
slot_no: 112599554
epoch_slot_no: 106754
block_no: 9751185
slot_leader_id: 4809597
size: 40427
time: 2024-01-02 03:24:05
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xa7abd49d9ba1e896f30daac702f5dfcb41b185b4c077f40e45877abec0b97630
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 15