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 9652757 Details
Epoch: 453 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 110586485 epoch_slot_no: 253685 block_no: 9652580 slot_leader_id: 9106888 size: 83682 time: 2023-12-09 20:12:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xda74d9e37345fc0270777365e6ed013e32d4e56ffaf7859f9d61c4f1a73b1224Block Operator
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