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 9659437 Details
Epoch: 453 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 110723037 epoch_slot_no: 390237 block_no: 9659260 slot_leader_id: 4989634 size: 50310 time: 2023-12-11 10:08:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x085ce1bda84428b0ff39f8c99a177f7215342f67d9864d81d2b6ad69110c5093Block Operator
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