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 9239752 Details
Epoch: 434Number of transactions in block: 17
slot_no: 102127703
epoch_slot_no: 2903
block_no: 9239575
slot_leader_id: 7046439
size: 81110
time: 2023-09-02 22:33:14
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x7127b0c9d658e86ceeea23c3325b5f5c91f8d98fbce88cae774b654d92a92f40
Block Operator
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