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 9636781 Details
Epoch: 452Number of transactions in block: 54
slot_no: 110254929
epoch_slot_no: 354129
block_no: 9636604
slot_leader_id: 4555561
size: 88549
time: 2023-12-06 00:07:00
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x5fbf16a9d1f7a3566793004343bbae6b3b5f1c3f2e69af892f508095705f407c
Block Operator
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