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 9746140 Details
Epoch: 457Number of transactions in block: 30
slot_no: 112492263
epoch_slot_no: 431463
block_no: 9745963
slot_leader_id: 6979772
size: 51403
time: 2023-12-31 21:35:54
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xff4246f6ad226aacbbf785bfa0ab21f2e79b66c71c5ae0667fb937bc6b572674
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 20