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 9567433 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 108833719 epoch_slot_no: 228919 block_no: 9567256 slot_leader_id: 5038629 size: 17027 time: 2023-11-19 13:20:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x28cc2358b15b0ec3a6c5b78f0ac24cd78d784fe2b07740e2b821e366b36ae583Block Operator
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