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 9281514 Details
Epoch: 435Number of transactions in block: 15
slot_no: 102986196
epoch_slot_no: 429396
block_no: 9281337
slot_leader_id: 8863290
size: 17686
time: 2023-09-12 21:01:27
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x5fd066e0ee30c1dd7adfb1dccd2ae4e7273c4032b895bcab8dccf56a3524cf8b
Block Operator
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