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 9646291 Details
Epoch: 453Number of transactions in block: 22
slot_no: 110453471
epoch_slot_no: 120671
block_no: 9646114
slot_leader_id: 4983283
size: 40773
time: 2023-12-08 07:16:02
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x2b8b1b2c187b4f41c3089a1c17d8d1459fa0014f6e349de446c883cded0560d1
Block Operator
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