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 9752326 Details
Epoch: 458Number of transactions in block: 26
slot_no: 112618302
epoch_slot_no: 125502
block_no: 9752149
slot_leader_id: 5575481
size: 65036
time: 2024-01-02 08:36:33
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xd45aae64fa3d7b935bee19cec5f8b18313680cc94199682df6e2a86bb11acd61
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 11