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 9784919 Details
Epoch: 459Number of transactions in block: 8
slot_no: 113289613
epoch_slot_no: 364813
block_no: 9784742
slot_leader_id: 5110695
size: 15875
time: 2024-01-10 03:05:04
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xf9532c2f9f5d6729c317fad42c4abe388cb32f6a2a08fc000bbdf1143ce29513
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 15