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 9881354 Details
Epoch: 464Number of transactions in block: 22
slot_no: 115298486
epoch_slot_no: 213686
block_no: 9881177
slot_leader_id: 7046714
size: 17828
time: 2024-02-02 09:06:17
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x371e388d195abdf5aa034b6b679c3119050b704b035d338c46f8e5c9c67a6cac
Block Operator
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