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 9564473 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 108771905 epoch_slot_no: 167105 block_no: 9564296 slot_leader_id: 8863017 size: 50331 time: 2023-11-18 20:09:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1229e330e3b283a3cb45eeb5e1c8f5b0d052bd286513e83f3ebe97f3392e1c13Block Operator
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