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 9567754 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 108840392 epoch_slot_no: 235592 block_no: 9567577 slot_leader_id: 4983283 size: 49913 time: 2023-11-19 15:11:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x940c72406be24d722848aadd4b10ecd9315f083ba500a979bab3d974ca3fb9ddBlock Operator
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