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 9570162 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 108888673 epoch_slot_no: 283873 block_no: 9569985 slot_leader_id: 4759508 size: 47300 time: 2023-11-20 04:36:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa807d251523dc712ba015c3f2427ffbe9649be765ec36ed7ab524e787bbd047dBlock Operator
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