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 9567289 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 108830631 epoch_slot_no: 225831 block_no: 9567112 slot_leader_id: 5334772 size: 57669 time: 2023-11-19 12:28:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa54cc543fbd27ace958bf2571218f8afd21eb12f8e793f2f58d80ba3343e17bdBlock Operator
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