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 9795780 Details
Epoch: 460Number of transactions in block: 33
slot_no: 113515733
epoch_slot_no: 158933
block_no: 9795603
slot_leader_id: 4556883
size: 88035
time: 2024-01-12 17:53:44
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xa838655ba55864709ccba9e26914d3dd7e72772205bf657c0cba5658720e3569
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 18