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 9836618 Details
Epoch: 462Number of transactions in block: 16
slot_no: 114364012
epoch_slot_no: 143212
block_no: 9836441
slot_leader_id: 7047398
size: 82743
time: 2024-01-22 13:31:43
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x3d8cf9149dc4b4d96d2704462b1a8795d54de004d9e4b8ad8691e9b89fe55f11
Block Operator
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