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 9781826 Details
Epoch: 459Number of transactions in block: 39
slot_no: 113227650
epoch_slot_no: 302850
block_no: 9781649
slot_leader_id: 8863459
size: 75644
time: 2024-01-09 09:52:21
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x575246c78d020ef75c3639d48d58c184a9c6259c8358ee9d3a16e827922cb4fc
Block Operator
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