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 9596051 Details
Epoch: 450 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 109426034 epoch_slot_no: 389234 block_no: 9595874 slot_leader_id: 8024933 size: 41179 time: 2023-11-26 09:52:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x67b873edff9d2d6a97f1cdbfd7111ed49b7fc972b54d51150dd657ac01811be0Block Operator
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