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 9745712 Details
Epoch: 457Number of transactions in block: 18
slot_no: 112483137
epoch_slot_no: 422337
block_no: 9745535
slot_leader_id: 7487229
size: 25664
time: 2023-12-31 19:03:48
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xa3c7ff4737436c5b2e1925a692e7b53cee11e47f3ecb9ed686463ecc829f00ab
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 9