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 9567203 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 108828937 epoch_slot_no: 224137 block_no: 9567026 slot_leader_id: 4558367 size: 330 time: 2023-11-19 12:00:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0b125d70a1ae382fd46cd1da528fa45eccaeb552012e687bb96dd54ca6b70b58Block Operator
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