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 9791951 Details
Epoch: 460Number of transactions in block: 26
slot_no: 113435198
epoch_slot_no: 78398
block_no: 9791774
slot_leader_id: 5048909
size: 88611
time: 2024-01-11 19:31:29
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xc0b3db48abd39e4435b6de2ee67fd6d13c7c971bddb13bd71bfcd3e129a38bca
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 12