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 9294049 Details
Epoch: 436Number of transactions in block: 27
slot_no: 103239169
epoch_slot_no: 250369
block_no: 9293872
slot_leader_id: 5266600
size: 87520
time: 2023-09-15 19:17:40
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xbbad83ee19b71903f51e85fdccf2c97b6732caa11d005e9e7c5a54dd0e630e0f
Block Operator
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