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 9746470 Details
Epoch: 458Number of transactions in block: 59
slot_no: 112499194
epoch_slot_no: 6394
block_no: 9746293
slot_leader_id: 7046986
size: 80618
time: 2023-12-31 23:31:25
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xab37072e44d10ace6698aa375820874a482a623f84eaa978dca74eecc80e1304
Block Operator
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