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 9787142 Details
Epoch: 459Number of transactions in block: 42
slot_no: 113336195
epoch_slot_no: 411395
block_no: 9786965
slot_leader_id: 4577075
size: 88778
time: 2024-01-10 16:01:26
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x52b86940c5d16ad878e294b05f28ee8f8b80bfaa7c609d206ca11c8ebd7b76da
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 32