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 9780400 Details
Epoch: 459Number of transactions in block: 63
slot_no: 113196981
epoch_slot_no: 272181
block_no: 9780223
slot_leader_id: 5233559
size: 88303
time: 2024-01-09 01:21:12
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xeaa2ffa2e146e8437ad122eafaffe9c8e8b1e182a43645dce0b68a4cb5f35bbf
Block Operator
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