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 9138380 Details
Epoch: 429Number of transactions in block: 18
slot_no: 100029305
epoch_slot_no: 64505
block_no: 9138203
slot_leader_id: 4571982
size: 52318
time: 2023-08-09 15:39:56
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x8f1f3af4d54a1df1a3bb0707deb005e5c6323316f14e52abcda0e1540f862b62
Block Operator
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