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 9650095 Details
Epoch: 453Number of transactions in block: 6
slot_no: 110529518
epoch_slot_no: 196718
block_no: 9649918
slot_leader_id: 4555824
size: 11586
time: 2023-12-09 04:23:29
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x8e6db93a22291b0e9e4a591e16ef77a3689c2ecabc2fae806d0aa56ba85236b8
Block Operator
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