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 9796077 Details
Epoch: 460Number of transactions in block: 34
slot_no: 113521767
epoch_slot_no: 164967
block_no: 9795900
slot_leader_id: 4562647
size: 87094
time: 2024-01-12 19:34:18
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x8b3fd9a0974f21350024979def5d4dbb8a6055917fbe0a63b46190543d2135dd
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 14