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 9869616 Details
Epoch: 463Number of transactions in block: 19
slot_no: 115052851
epoch_slot_no: 400051
block_no: 9869439
slot_leader_id: 7046439
size: 86013
time: 2024-01-30 12:52:22
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x509ce141d383a3ea934711ebd9061883eae1770563eebe6a88af3bcb600436ee
Block Operator
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