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 9414662 Details
Epoch: 442Number of transactions in block: 17
slot_no: 105703011
epoch_slot_no: 122211
block_no: 9414485
slot_leader_id: 7231972
size: 86888
time: 2023-10-14 07:41:42
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x9107036f98173b7a75041c75a5b58ee49e12c3504c69927fbc2fc5be039c5b57
Block Operator
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