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 9746514 Details
Epoch: 458Number of transactions in block: 40
slot_no: 112499983
epoch_slot_no: 7183
block_no: 9746337
slot_leader_id: 4560105
size: 88486
time: 2023-12-31 23:44:34
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x5c4ee50197cb1a3e521b5c17f559e22e20328c64fb2176efe2867c683a176bd1
Block Operator
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