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 9569648 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 108877749 epoch_slot_no: 272949 block_no: 9569471 slot_leader_id: 7673127 size: 30039 time: 2023-11-20 01:34:00 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3a020a9727469f00b094bfbdceb52c0c1ae8ff5b38db515f4c07fc1cea3658ecBlock Operator
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