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 9791424 Details
Epoch: 460Number of transactions in block: 41
slot_no: 113424858
epoch_slot_no: 68058
block_no: 9791247
slot_leader_id: 8967253
size: 87937
time: 2024-01-11 16:39:09
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x8a63151281d66351dacf7c340c519114e18a04c4db3faada3eaa78012caedc80
Block Operator
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