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 9661612 Details
Epoch: 454Number of transactions in block: 13
slot_no: 110767204
epoch_slot_no: 2404
block_no: 9661435
slot_leader_id: 7231972
size: 87894
time: 2023-12-11 22:24:55
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xa5513a77c6a44d8ac45d0ede7cd6f328d776aa4673ab7eb6789d13e28de911f4
Block Operator
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