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 9561019 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 108704364 epoch_slot_no: 99564 block_no: 9560842 slot_leader_id: 4558271 size: 64031 time: 2023-11-18 01:24:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x28025c8cae1befdb274cbc5e55ee8b81f369cd0d4f43d36081df9f6fbf63198dBlock Operator
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