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 9582627 Details
Epoch: 450 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 109146026 epoch_slot_no: 109226 block_no: 9582450 slot_leader_id: 9303069 size: 15196 time: 2023-11-23 04:05:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x25fa3fd83d81af47f6354e562e0d694ff038f01c5750938ecb331b43f6175005Block Operator
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