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 9742319 Details
Epoch: 457Number of transactions in block: 45
slot_no: 112413845
epoch_slot_no: 353045
block_no: 9742142
slot_leader_id: 5507686
size: 80666
time: 2023-12-30 23:48:56
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x46a40a8e8a82eaee83c0b0d88f1836979b866c72afa32e731fb66683a40690d8
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 11