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 9391920 Details
Epoch: 441Number of transactions in block: 21
slot_no: 105239866
epoch_slot_no: 91066
block_no: 9391743
slot_leader_id: 7046600
size: 35407
time: 2023-10-08 23:02:37
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x9889f1351942f17c33c475346e8e326e910f495669b1888bd21a859e281f29a9
Block Operator
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