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 9739373 Details
Epoch: 457Number of transactions in block: 9
slot_no: 112356371
epoch_slot_no: 295571
block_no: 9739196
slot_leader_id: 5003953
size: 7167
time: 2023-12-30 07:51:02
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x26e42e32ae905f73d7f4d797daa66c2c5baff56a14615c52916b9e584db91527
Block Operator
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