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 9752300 Details
Epoch: 458Number of transactions in block: 12
slot_no: 112617800
epoch_slot_no: 125000
block_no: 9752123
slot_leader_id: 9279050
size: 58874
time: 2024-01-02 08:28:11
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x2c10b0f97dfe598ec6e3310a0951614744dea718521c344049dd62ae5d7a5a1c
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 2