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 9562864 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 108740536 epoch_slot_no: 135736 block_no: 9562687 slot_leader_id: 7276128 size: 41750 time: 2023-11-18 11:27:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xad28e67933696333fcbd2127a4b3556999c6d7a1086800ad7c1a3303274873e3Block Operator
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