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 9731564 Details
Epoch: 457Number of transactions in block: 12
slot_no: 112197322
epoch_slot_no: 136522
block_no: 9731387
slot_leader_id: 5904986
size: 50278
time: 2023-12-28 11:40:13
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x832ced5d22ac8ab599a01e5195215928d7698091386bb9b473f8dc4fda7dae1a
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 14