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 9582604 Details
Epoch: 450 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 109145571 epoch_slot_no: 108771 block_no: 9582427 slot_leader_id: 8863281 size: 14499 time: 2023-11-23 03:57:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x75634ee080dadc161659cad6cbb28e413ea6de9ac5047334b5513fb25b72cf40Block Operator
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