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 9757159 Details
Epoch: 458Number of transactions in block: 21
slot_no: 112716881
epoch_slot_no: 224081
block_no: 9756982
slot_leader_id: 4555585
size: 52017
time: 2024-01-03 11:59:32
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xa2d3c0d0922ed7154feb49b13ae27e71c498769dd6b7b40ef8f9a731fc2b3201
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 43