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 9326463 Details
Epoch: 438Number of transactions in block: 23
slot_no: 103900775
epoch_slot_no: 47975
block_no: 9326286
slot_leader_id: 4555892
size: 50891
time: 2023-09-23 11:04:26
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xdb69b1a4f189f1ae3c0b0e155a589d36e674a919b7a229e44ee81a1839c2fc64
Block Operator
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