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 9722541 Details
Epoch: 456Number of transactions in block: 10
slot_no: 112013628
epoch_slot_no: 384828
block_no: 9722364
slot_leader_id: 6132697
size: 40305
time: 2023-12-26 08:38:39
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x1f2eff975b60006dff16464a043b10e617059ca63487d0c28c8596f7360148d6
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 12