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 9763165 Details
Epoch: 458Number of transactions in block: 47
slot_no: 112841227
epoch_slot_no: 348427
block_no: 9762988
slot_leader_id: 4943882
size: 84506
time: 2024-01-04 22:31:58
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xff0204a47bbdbfc95a44dd8888fd6389d6a6ffc5fcc908626a8d0ba0ccf2c276
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 36