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 9785888 Details
Epoch: 459Number of transactions in block: 9
slot_no: 113309475
epoch_slot_no: 384675
block_no: 9785711
slot_leader_id: 7048039
size: 26945
time: 2024-01-10 08:36:06
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x336c9589230cfdabd9414e6e0d4952810e81c2f2bfb7f05731b1d8869bf4b05e
Block Operator
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