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 9875354 Details
Epoch: 464Number of transactions in block: 1
slot_no: 115174044
epoch_slot_no: 89244
block_no: 9875177
slot_leader_id: 5386657
size: 265
time: 2024-01-31 22:32:15
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xa8e78fa1f64df005be332647c3593fef69e2a5834e862b24405630c7c3d2dde3
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 20