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 9658485 Details
Epoch: 453 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 110703464 epoch_slot_no: 370664 block_no: 9658308 slot_leader_id: 4619056 size: 33457 time: 2023-12-11 04:42:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5fdb2cb47bafc2bd674e793c23c0c965a3e35982be31a0a0be33572ea787ab6cBlock Operator
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