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 9650977 Details
Epoch: 453Number of transactions in block: 61
slot_no: 110548110
epoch_slot_no: 215310
block_no: 9650800
slot_leader_id: 7356967
size: 87717
time: 2023-12-09 09:33:21
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x84d8f940b70d07eaaad6744ded222c7133483702688b2f9aa6a26b0b50a1e5b8
Block Operator
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