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 9277322 Details
Epoch: 435Number of transactions in block: 20
slot_no: 102898689
epoch_slot_no: 341889
block_no: 9277145
slot_leader_id: 7047398
size: 47997
time: 2023-09-11 20:43:00
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x141cf8c1fa9407ff5d74623e3b9070b7cd99469512c5ca7ce681681e41266e41
Block Operator
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