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 9486263 Details
Epoch: 445Number of transactions in block: 13
slot_no: 107172980
epoch_slot_no: 296180
block_no: 9486086
slot_leader_id: 7047095
size: 74219
time: 2023-10-31 08:01:11
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xcfb3fcaf894ca9df413b64754df7c9d9acd92c413cfb90103d593a21fec792ad
Block Operator
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