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 9654459 Details
Epoch: 453 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 110621244 epoch_slot_no: 288444 block_no: 9654282 slot_leader_id: 9106888 size: 19717 time: 2023-12-10 05:52:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1e42b1f6b9ee20dbf447723d8bdcd08dd83cd65b3dca5bed24f20a824251345cBlock Operator
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