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 9768489 Details
Epoch: 459Number of transactions in block: 21
slot_no: 112951557
epoch_slot_no: 26757
block_no: 9768312
slot_leader_id: 7335667
size: 51969
time: 2024-01-06 05:10:48
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x80d30a1ed555010dc52adef2297954695707ba63c9db333efbb2bec341d00391
Block Operator
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