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 9777089 Details
Epoch: 459Number of transactions in block: 3
slot_no: 113128351
epoch_slot_no: 203551
block_no: 9776912
slot_leader_id: 4981426
size: 16453
time: 2024-01-08 06:17:22
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xf77ac15aa8eebf02c1246ce883d2d6d7c2f3624195765b6de46ae35eb1f27f0b
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 13