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 9571803 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 108920934 epoch_slot_no: 316134 block_no: 9571626 slot_leader_id: 5456351 size: 82294 time: 2023-11-20 13:33:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x41769a43eb0603082f10b3d8da034d0e8136cadde4251e60a4bad244fbe1886eBlock Operator
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