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 9882204 Details
Epoch: 464Number of transactions in block: 5
slot_no: 115315289
epoch_slot_no: 230489
block_no: 9882027
slot_leader_id: 7046459
size: 8688
time: 2024-02-02 13:46:20
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x3a72556b0b3b47480503a220d1660d7a4b8e2d08360527a37a0ce6c43cc74078
Block Operator
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