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 9568899 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 108862115 epoch_slot_no: 257315 block_no: 9568722 slot_leader_id: 4556014 size: 72385 time: 2023-11-19 21:13:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x602f81b26826d405c264c4e1a3474302d3ee83fd5d73fc98f59d2057c491edb4Block Operator
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