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 9500607 Details
Epoch: 446 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 107466782 epoch_slot_no: 157982 block_no: 9500430 slot_leader_id: 9198406 size: 60635 time: 2023-11-03 17:37:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5fcdfc409b94dd5811a1982a989af2e1c9efeb805cc87dbf939b63e16a78051bBlock Operator
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