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 9770668 Details
Epoch: 459Number of transactions in block: 20
slot_no: 112995444
epoch_slot_no: 70644
block_no: 9770491
slot_leader_id: 7047130
size: 53472
time: 2024-01-06 17:22:15
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x0673ef1989c0979bc00fd9faa9ac12566a10bcf2210b575b3688593471f1a17c
Block Operator
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