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 9755345 Details
Epoch: 458Number of transactions in block: 24
slot_no: 112680653
epoch_slot_no: 187853
block_no: 9755168
slot_leader_id: 4900604
size: 24031
time: 2024-01-03 01:55:44
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x3eb282cce7107ebbbdb08ed2c7a19934ca84a4e7c3aee9a096a3a091844cbd04
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 23