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 9754249 Details
Epoch: 458Number of transactions in block: 47
slot_no: 112657522
epoch_slot_no: 164722
block_no: 9754072
slot_leader_id: 8757079
size: 83800
time: 2024-01-02 19:30:13
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xbd2f7b91ffbc97fdb798010cd1843f49894806976a4ceae33e74d6af6bfca652
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 3