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 9729629 Details
Epoch: 457Number of transactions in block: 20
slot_no: 112158252
epoch_slot_no: 97452
block_no: 9729452
slot_leader_id: 4556700
size: 88344
time: 2023-12-28 00:49:03
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xcb68ea39d9e26cd6ed4c415e249deafc7fb912dd2186749dcef7cd697d8475a9
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 18