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 9765075 Details
Epoch: 458Number of transactions in block: 9
slot_no: 112880719
epoch_slot_no: 387919
block_no: 9764898
slot_leader_id: 7534301
size: 9632
time: 2024-01-05 09:30:10
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x01113491b9b52ef16562d0f8b2b8001bf660d1955f97471d0816cb4e9f035dde
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 10