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 9686103 Details
Epoch: 455Number of transactions in block: 50
slot_no: 111266962
epoch_slot_no: 70162
block_no: 9685926
slot_leader_id: 7047095
size: 84789
time: 2023-12-17 17:14:13
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x19e407fb7af90b054ca2b9458fe1686351a2a0ef9c5294a96b9c40e7fcf5564e
Block Operator
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