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 9566501 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 108815067 epoch_slot_no: 210267 block_no: 9566324 slot_leader_id: 8198306 size: 19508 time: 2023-11-19 08:09:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7653806c69f276e9bea0dff5f84df051856eaefee8109c4f57b4d66601b1723aBlock Operator
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