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 9597154 Details
Epoch: 450 Number of transactions in block: 63 slot_no: 109448309 epoch_slot_no: 411509 block_no: 9596977 slot_leader_id: 5770141 size: 61235 time: 2023-11-26 16:03:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9d30bea18075637a58369efac7d6521295533bcef169fefdb77924a8b437a4b4Block Operator
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