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 9754081 Details
Epoch: 458Number of transactions in block: 15
slot_no: 112653762
epoch_slot_no: 160962
block_no: 9753904
slot_leader_id: 6999500
size: 27378
time: 2024-01-02 18:27:33
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x2477812b72f3c737c7a67f8363845d2dfe731c28053d450a52f1aea3381e5ee1
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 6