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 9744547 Details
Epoch: 457Number of transactions in block: 23
slot_no: 112458821
epoch_slot_no: 398021
block_no: 9744370
slot_leader_id: 8863535
size: 87399
time: 2023-12-31 12:18:32
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x1ff366b612ea72059192affc73034f1beccca6852aa28f3d91ace65942464949
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 2