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 9370120 Details
Epoch: 440Number of transactions in block: 44
slot_no: 104795463
epoch_slot_no: 78663
block_no: 9369943
slot_leader_id: 4556470
size: 82794
time: 2023-10-03 19:35:54
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x5b01435348d89b785219b1ae9d2a89b5f2b77d22c1cdaf639d1f78a3c9eeef6b
Block Operator
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