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 9594763 Details
Epoch: 450 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 109399452 epoch_slot_no: 362652 block_no: 9594586 slot_leader_id: 9493430 size: 10181 time: 2023-11-26 02:29:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xca917a7c9822f85d37809e4f1b04357e47417fa7ca0587232e19a8d9c1bc2ea4Block Operator
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