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 9028783 Details
Epoch: 423Number of transactions in block: 17
slot_no: 97777597
epoch_slot_no: 404797
block_no: 9028606
slot_leader_id: 8909937
size: 69178
time: 2023-07-14 14:11:28
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xf174e3c6faf34e460d056b5ba435ce42a364fae2d25d85504e2f3ef1f7730049
Block Operator
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