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 9787184 Details
Epoch: 459Number of transactions in block: 43
slot_no: 113337057
epoch_slot_no: 412257
block_no: 9787007
slot_leader_id: 4555824
size: 88295
time: 2024-01-10 16:15:48
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xb1d6c032fa8f0c3a386bc39c06d405e37cc5d89d97229fc759847b3badfe90fa
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 18