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 9566074 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 108805821 epoch_slot_no: 201021 block_no: 9565897 slot_leader_id: 5257656 size: 23038 time: 2023-11-19 05:35:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1b31d5d611537c6b6dd0414523c4d6633df98f40b3dd802416d609956c94ddf7Block Operator
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