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 9596158 Details
Epoch: 450 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 109428006 epoch_slot_no: 391206 block_no: 9595981 slot_leader_id: 4560105 size: 30923 time: 2023-11-26 10:24:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x60d8fc93c36611c709cb617221b4e8785fd9581149d90aef3d0b32e9a7afb485Block Operator
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