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 9486264 Details
Epoch: 445Number of transactions in block: 15
slot_no: 107172997
epoch_slot_no: 296197
block_no: 9486087
slot_leader_id: 5654323
size: 56252
time: 2023-10-31 08:01:28
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xc12f4d0b1c9b0c028a5d03685f8b5786e7bae96fc0f6c32a8574008c7a4b67cd
Block Operator
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