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 9720538 Details
Epoch: 456Number of transactions in block: 28
slot_no: 111971908
epoch_slot_no: 343108
block_no: 9720361
slot_leader_id: 8863281
size: 86824
time: 2023-12-25 21:03:19
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xb7fcd82b7ec590eac5e3b15d3a2f11bc03e467bc14f37ceaf148b29d3b34dd12
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 2