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 9765094 Details
Epoch: 458Number of transactions in block: 16
slot_no: 112881049
epoch_slot_no: 388249
block_no: 9764917
slot_leader_id: 4633359
size: 37630
time: 2024-01-05 09:35:40
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x4f09677294fb2eadcf2bc97cdd172b96e1e7b9a9afe48ec9fed84785f509a7fd
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 13