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 9569270 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 108869975 epoch_slot_no: 265175 block_no: 9569093 slot_leader_id: 5891182 size: 19984 time: 2023-11-19 23:24:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe86b0a0b1571f5758c5b1756bd6c679cd81a928b00eac99bd7c94a5062f09917Block Operator
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