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 9597149 Details
Epoch: 450 Number of transactions in block: 61 slot_no: 109448167 epoch_slot_no: 411367 block_no: 9596972 slot_leader_id: 7356967 size: 74840 time: 2023-11-26 16:00:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf4d0146e58fbe40de68569d5090fd60d7e5f7c6a41341ab4d5eb02a0cb90671cBlock Operator
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