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 9891418 Details
Epoch: 464Number of transactions in block: 38
slot_no: 115508264
epoch_slot_no: 423464
block_no: 9891241
slot_leader_id: 5063871
size: 87718
time: 2024-02-04 19:22:35
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x5685ab9ec580bea98b9aa22962ae775eca2f3e7da37e3f0d62219ce3bd638055
Block Operator
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