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 9596681 Details
Epoch: 450 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 109438648 epoch_slot_no: 401848 block_no: 9596504 slot_leader_id: 7046639 size: 69815 time: 2023-11-26 13:22:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf8ab1184f5f5ff10edb1e21233298c7b9cb1d95bec40f23eec1e2d137421c0fbBlock Operator
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