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 9359593 Details
Epoch: 439Number of transactions in block: 21
slot_no: 104578863
epoch_slot_no: 294063
block_no: 9359416
slot_leader_id: 4555957
size: 38844
time: 2023-10-01 07:25:54
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x21d2cbc9b3eac6efaa1e28ca1371f96dd64b48b7379a7508d8eba99d3c841c54
Block Operator
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