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 9786403 Details
Epoch: 459Number of transactions in block: 10
slot_no: 113320458
epoch_slot_no: 395658
block_no: 9786226
slot_leader_id: 9303177
size: 25359
time: 2024-01-10 11:39:09
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x26eb09b44e0f982b276bf019ccab98b85a8f4d4d997dcdd8a5856fd22fc8ab93
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 1