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 9638314 Details
Epoch: 452Number of transactions in block: 39
slot_no: 110287327
epoch_slot_no: 386527
block_no: 9638137
slot_leader_id: 7047398
size: 46501
time: 2023-12-06 09:06:58
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x59d68b5b8c13bc61793b82d1f781d63cfc99c0a5f1ff506e00ef3ce98f16b0c8
Block Operator
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