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 9595349 Details
Epoch: 450 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 109411513 epoch_slot_no: 374713 block_no: 9595172 slot_leader_id: 7046986 size: 54181 time: 2023-11-26 05:50:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8e3f6bd8e3f748f3b67752b9feafd03bb95c5ce9670b072164d2113fd1e0b068Block Operator
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