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 9581273 Details
Epoch: 450 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 109118077 epoch_slot_no: 81277 block_no: 9581096 slot_leader_id: 4667457 size: 79453 time: 2023-11-22 20:19:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc33ddbd595a7d66231e80615b8bafa9fc879b54f952895a5c2627d01e39687dbBlock Operator
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