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 9046127 Details
Epoch: 424Number of transactions in block: 23
slot_no: 98135919
epoch_slot_no: 331119
block_no: 9045950
slot_leader_id: 4555865
size: 65489
time: 2023-07-18 17:43:30
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x511a9496830562549095131b30e142eb4869cb016ebcb5b88dc1b8676026bcb0
Block Operator
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