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 9506953 Details
Epoch: 446 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 107596450 epoch_slot_no: 287650 block_no: 9506776 slot_leader_id: 6855367 size: 80104 time: 2023-11-05 05:39:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x38dd7e2b9853c08558affc41df40cd11cda227ab322aa0e4476bc5e533d4361aBlock Operator
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