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 9730344 Details
Epoch: 457Number of transactions in block: 24
slot_no: 112172101
epoch_slot_no: 111301
block_no: 9730167
slot_leader_id: 5086944
size: 88217
time: 2023-12-28 04:39:52
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x1f113a68320bc5a67a10a22014e8c03053cf827fccf1372a5ebc0e41e0b3e4c7
Block Operator
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