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 9568287 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 108850565 epoch_slot_no: 245765 block_no: 9568110 slot_leader_id: 4710136 size: 50494 time: 2023-11-19 18:00:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd3f94badab3c095371ee58c00c2869d93c3471486bebcec77e3ad6c615652b81Block Operator
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