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 9783421 Details
Epoch: 459Number of transactions in block: 25
slot_no: 113259793
epoch_slot_no: 334993
block_no: 9783244
slot_leader_id: 6204553
size: 53657
time: 2024-01-09 18:48:04
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x71c8a28982ca6be5e3d216ba072aefeafab04380460ab3faf92da314083600d9
Block Operator
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