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 9616049 Details
Epoch: 451Number of transactions in block: 7
slot_no: 109833417
epoch_slot_no: 364617
block_no: 9615872
slot_leader_id: 7231972
size: 20837
time: 2023-12-01 03:01:48
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xbfaccdbd131541558a3d843667c595d4c4efbb9c6e55ff0c79182401e7ac0a36
Block Operator
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