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 9781217 Details
Epoch: 459Number of transactions in block: 19
slot_no: 113213879
epoch_slot_no: 289079
block_no: 9781040
slot_leader_id: 8591481
size: 54372
time: 2024-01-09 06:02:50
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x1ae80845207fc064200be8cbd8d6e1b69ef90a5d9dfe50e107098d4f0b3927be
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 3