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 9754830 Details
Epoch: 458Number of transactions in block: 40
slot_no: 112669516
epoch_slot_no: 176716
block_no: 9754653
slot_leader_id: 6204553
size: 87822
time: 2024-01-02 22:50:07
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xdb2db27235265c65272b82e5852c65938ad90cc01f06ad6ae709331a7c6d0233
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 18