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 9722040 Details
Epoch: 456Number of transactions in block: 11
slot_no: 112003491
epoch_slot_no: 374691
block_no: 9721863
slot_leader_id: 4962621
size: 48734
time: 2023-12-26 05:49:42
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xc0f1ee36aa42f04b48436f8afcd89fd8bae0cdce12b67e948185ab8f30623b6d
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 12