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 9754655 Details
Epoch: 458Number of transactions in block: 28
slot_no: 112666134
epoch_slot_no: 173334
block_no: 9754478
slot_leader_id: 7046709
size: 67800
time: 2024-01-02 21:53:45
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x90efc264dcc71dcb63882d0e2ac4939f3cefbf0069ffb0729229155d3c7febfc
Block Operator
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