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 9901963 Details
Epoch: 465Number of transactions in block: 18
slot_no: 115726523
epoch_slot_no: 209723
block_no: 9901786
slot_leader_id: 7047164
size: 43295
time: 2024-02-07 08:00:14
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xf5da4ab91db2f362b7a44d3a4654d37e7dddbc36434d8dd1e812543504d57b3f
Block Operator
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