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 9668920 Details
Epoch: 454Number of transactions in block: 15
slot_no: 110917261
epoch_slot_no: 152461
block_no: 9668743
slot_leader_id: 7046639
size: 85973
time: 2023-12-13 16:05:52
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xd1ff3f9b61794a53722f2ae1673bcdbed1d104b93501f762d4133969ceaa062a
Block Operator
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