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 9744564 Details
Epoch: 457Number of transactions in block: 33
slot_no: 112459344
epoch_slot_no: 398544
block_no: 9744387
slot_leader_id: 9493430
size: 82869
time: 2023-12-31 12:27:15
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xe34d29c92bbd2d8a64728f81eda58f36178ed71d73496bd9c50758b1cb574933
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 0