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 9749909 Details
Epoch: 458Number of transactions in block: 28
slot_no: 112569615
epoch_slot_no: 76815
block_no: 9749732
slot_leader_id: 7046819
size: 69863
time: 2024-01-01 19:05:06
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x511208a43f9d0ea2936d581a72d1896a0a0ae76a2be3c3a0a33606d159307447
Block Operator
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