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 9581684 Details
Epoch: 450 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 109126736 epoch_slot_no: 89936 block_no: 9581507 slot_leader_id: 4728179 size: 39008 time: 2023-11-22 22:43:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1ea6f7175d4bca5abc7884355535c0200932cd5c9fbe15cff5e47326f204a80eBlock Operator
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