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 9746125 Details
Epoch: 457Number of transactions in block: 28
slot_no: 112491880
epoch_slot_no: 431080
block_no: 9745948
slot_leader_id: 9303996
size: 85467
time: 2023-12-31 21:29:31
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x691ab514fca37ee5984091cfb4b302e5b38e2f57a29341e8f37d6b0101993f6b
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 1