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 9568675 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 108857866 epoch_slot_no: 253066 block_no: 9568498 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 29027 time: 2023-11-19 20:02:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x132774d0df29e5401b316eac7096ab4487466e1e5bb8b9d8cf8c22094fafbe70Block Operator
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