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 9315578 Details
Epoch: 437Number of transactions in block: 55
slot_no: 103678194
epoch_slot_no: 257394
block_no: 9315401
slot_leader_id: 5679081
size: 87536
time: 2023-09-20 21:14:45
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x786140ddb6bdd265e13dc350fe33aaaf5150d2ff7e39843bb753ea68a4855900
Block Operator
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