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 9801741 Details
Epoch: 460Number of transactions in block: 22
slot_no: 113638054
epoch_slot_no: 281254
block_no: 9801564
slot_leader_id: 5233559
size: 45987
time: 2024-01-14 03:52:25
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xc0a5f55ba65f275a0dc9b261383a40b52aa9a29c0235c0efac7fca649b751d27
Block Operator
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