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 9741710 Details
Epoch: 457Number of transactions in block: 20
slot_no: 112401659
epoch_slot_no: 340859
block_no: 9741533
slot_leader_id: 8484836
size: 84801
time: 2023-12-30 20:25:50
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x5690a8cffe8ccb9baaa6f628b253bcf82311dd803ff0dcb586f1ab2c9410e69c
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 3