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 9787254 Details
Epoch: 459Number of transactions in block: 22
slot_no: 113338393
epoch_slot_no: 413593
block_no: 9787077
slot_leader_id: 4556351
size: 82616
time: 2024-01-10 16:38:04
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x855b24e16d1981b10b4b6e93dbed893eb63abd5c71172dac87acceb9d344f52b
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 23