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 9745276 Details
Epoch: 457Number of transactions in block: 12
slot_no: 112473861
epoch_slot_no: 413061
block_no: 9745099
slot_leader_id: 4578566
size: 85611
time: 2023-12-31 16:29:12
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x6c54f8ec14dee6ced86ceb9f86bd25c043440bba871bcedcbdcbded74b459d12
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 14