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 9796131 Details
Epoch: 460Number of transactions in block: 53
slot_no: 113522978
epoch_slot_no: 166178
block_no: 9795954
slot_leader_id: 5622368
size: 85359
time: 2024-01-12 19:54:29
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xb6248e61260d50638398166a88e392a9648ce7e78748c03a5339224e46ac6e3a
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 11