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 9850964 Details
Epoch: 463Number of transactions in block: 28
slot_no: 114659153
epoch_slot_no: 6353
block_no: 9850787
slot_leader_id: 7046945
size: 85851
time: 2024-01-25 23:30:44
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xcdcd0b2bc8dd885bbc7bdf894ddc7806952230141a8333fdfe7790ecf294e019
Block Operator
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