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 9752035 Details
Epoch: 458Number of transactions in block: 13
slot_no: 112613224
epoch_slot_no: 120424
block_no: 9751858
slot_leader_id: 4578914
size: 46921
time: 2024-01-02 07:11:55
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x5f226dcfe0ed077c4bbdec4338067506f1e65db99a570a496f375b9ed70a66f0
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 15