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 9855101 Details
Epoch: 463Number of transactions in block: 17
slot_no: 114745700
epoch_slot_no: 92900
block_no: 9854924
slot_leader_id: 7046639
size: 16727
time: 2024-01-26 23:33:11
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xe772fb65fad773e7a32f57181beacbaa9943b90aebd2efc842b25d40682bcbfa
Block Operator
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