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 9652548 Details
Epoch: 453 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 110582003 epoch_slot_no: 249203 block_no: 9652371 slot_leader_id: 8484836 size: 88711 time: 2023-12-09 18:58:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb9908ae5fb99ca23a8f19eddad5e5e30387ccf7c989868dd52c72a68f82b5f19Block Operator
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