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 9780057 Details
Epoch: 459Number of transactions in block: 32
slot_no: 113189854
epoch_slot_no: 265054
block_no: 9779880
slot_leader_id: 4571601
size: 86271
time: 2024-01-08 23:22:25
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x637fe9f155dbbffd7cb2b8ea27390464828340fa6bb2afa83cf960aa1a137131
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 18