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 9842102 Details
Epoch: 462Number of transactions in block: 21
slot_no: 114476921
epoch_slot_no: 256121
block_no: 9841925
slot_leader_id: 4556883
size: 70277
time: 2024-01-23 20:53:32
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xe013e16ea9f48de2e576b1152f5f46255a4cbdad558119194b170d7e6bcb730c
Block Operator
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