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 9260230 Details
Epoch: 434Number of transactions in block: 1
slot_no: 102549253
epoch_slot_no: 424453
block_no: 9260053
slot_leader_id: 4576738
size: 1954
time: 2023-09-07 19:39:04
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xb510faa0213db7662570bb7830c288470088e408cfa4108a66876bfcd7a7d964
Block Operator
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