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 9390506 Details
Epoch: 441Number of transactions in block: 40
slot_no: 105211512
epoch_slot_no: 62712
block_no: 9390329
slot_leader_id: 5004651
size: 59020
time: 2023-10-08 15:10:03
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xa3efd01551b71201c22646a442e2413cf941b0ce2b56a6308fa5910cdda3da81
Block Operator
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