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 9739366 Details
Epoch: 457Number of transactions in block: 15
slot_no: 112356260
epoch_slot_no: 295460
block_no: 9739189
slot_leader_id: 8437199
size: 53844
time: 2023-12-30 07:49:11
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x89f82c99c45f2b146e99c37c9aea7fc80d8565b0df7a0d178ea8e211e1039502
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 4