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 9794825 Details
Epoch: 460Number of transactions in block: 23
slot_no: 113495652
epoch_slot_no: 138852
block_no: 9794648
slot_leader_id: 6753941
size: 45873
time: 2024-01-12 12:19:03
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xf3ee7e3f395690c5fc684c461055b6a709774c15d0c1d45f7edf07ac91629222
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 9