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 9777218 Details
Epoch: 459Number of transactions in block: 28
slot_no: 113130915
epoch_slot_no: 206115
block_no: 9777041
slot_leader_id: 9315873
size: 70827
time: 2024-01-08 07:00:06
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x519b30313e83526b51aa192047f737518b94682669267cad59052721264c4352
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 2