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 9733693 Details
Epoch: 457Number of transactions in block: 19
slot_no: 112242266
epoch_slot_no: 181466
block_no: 9733516
slot_leader_id: 5002858
size: 86045
time: 2023-12-29 00:09:17
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x7a2c4f9827619249755976ad92fc35617b5dbd04dc4d12676719fee5980e081c
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 13