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 9596953 Details
Epoch: 450 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 109443967 epoch_slot_no: 407167 block_no: 9596776 slot_leader_id: 5839188 size: 27344 time: 2023-11-26 14:50:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1d8bd28739eaab35f576dbfcece0faf5aa4431f497e6ea0ebb9c1fe06c8581aaBlock Operator
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