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 9576648 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 109023344 epoch_slot_no: 418544 block_no: 9576471 slot_leader_id: 8278394 size: 24661 time: 2023-11-21 18:00:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcbdb20735e1e2d15fd3f83d0f3b8477cb3b7dd83fbb8fc3375805679a694c4c9Block Operator
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