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 9759902 Details
Epoch: 458Number of transactions in block: 18
slot_no: 112773226
epoch_slot_no: 280426
block_no: 9759725
slot_leader_id: 4943882
size: 84692
time: 2024-01-04 03:38:37
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x3aa48e189212e74c49e0aa532b48d715b8450d4b6c2497ba4fe37b44186d128f
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 36