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 9583782 Details
Epoch: 450 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 109170550 epoch_slot_no: 133750 block_no: 9583605 slot_leader_id: 8864321 size: 24250 time: 2023-11-23 10:54:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbfd23417fe69fa8be645ffc1b877e3ca4b86b2ed6c8e1549254042bb7fec42a7Block Operator
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