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 9776886 Details
Epoch: 459Number of transactions in block: 15
slot_no: 113124221
epoch_slot_no: 199421
block_no: 9776709
slot_leader_id: 5007924
size: 33009
time: 2024-01-08 05:08:32
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x575cd27fd2282cf16f0071596136eab5c4493a89eb8a1aa2197c3f6044171e6a
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 12