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 9653078 Details
Epoch: 453 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 110593326 epoch_slot_no: 260526 block_no: 9652901 slot_leader_id: 7287004 size: 21825 time: 2023-12-09 22:06:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6e1cc808c144af069a08ad4b6ec19dbb775df9c11162ee8f86ed66ce051dd085Block Operator
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