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 9007527 Details
Epoch: 422Number of transactions in block: 16
slot_no: 97339921
epoch_slot_no: 399121
block_no: 9007350
slot_leader_id: 7335667
size: 31657
time: 2023-07-09 12:36:52
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xa96b237a3158a3e84c4377cce13e5f116498f4e35354224e1e1105aa0a35cad6
Block Operator
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