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 9607907 Details
Epoch: 451Number of transactions in block: 46
slot_no: 109666261
epoch_slot_no: 197461
block_no: 9607730
slot_leader_id: 7046986
size: 63042
time: 2023-11-29 04:35:52
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x5ac9582e1b7edeafc92dcc747585fb6c4cd030b60afe4bece1e633c6dca348ce
Block Operator
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