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 9745252 Details
Epoch: 457Number of transactions in block: 20
slot_no: 112473356
epoch_slot_no: 412556
block_no: 9745075
slot_leader_id: 4577190
size: 85322
time: 2023-12-31 16:20:47
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xff8d46752bdfd6e1892bf8433c5ef5409136afbcf2c6e225cc3f756a69035859
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 16