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 9788856 Details
Epoch: 460Number of transactions in block: 13
slot_no: 113370983
epoch_slot_no: 14183
block_no: 9788679
slot_leader_id: 4837352
size: 79619
time: 2024-01-11 01:41:14
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x825cf0c5e73c4e0eab576a3ab942fec6b21a67abe94a756be1f0d9a939439d68
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 17