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 9618747 Details
Epoch: 451Number of transactions in block: 9
slot_no: 109890264
epoch_slot_no: 421464
block_no: 9618570
slot_leader_id: 7335667
size: 16150
time: 2023-12-01 18:49:15
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x14fd5a1a29694ceb778d9bf809ace9817ca5ddf35f85430d3a5a834814096e73
Block Operator
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