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 9565257 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 108788690 epoch_slot_no: 183890 block_no: 9565080 slot_leader_id: 4992149 size: 50981 time: 2023-11-19 00:49:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x788b16e6ce5753d9d65f36b61be5d93c9229de00258251146c426576ba2e7d58Block Operator
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