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 9780641 Details
Epoch: 459Number of transactions in block: 39
slot_no: 113201481
epoch_slot_no: 276681
block_no: 9780464
slot_leader_id: 4981372
size: 88680
time: 2024-01-09 02:36:12
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x41e189867ae0ea137e50e349a61cafbc7ffe42b9482c845fc18f91a7939ceb1c
Block Operator
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