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 9875060 Details
Epoch: 464Number of transactions in block: 29
slot_no: 115168377
epoch_slot_no: 83577
block_no: 9874883
slot_leader_id: 5023459
size: 77277
time: 2024-01-31 20:57:48
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x361fbd7b7b0ffe6d95a8abebf5ec79c6c8de518918fd02c673c3ec03192f7c3e
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 12