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 9572268 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 108931026 epoch_slot_no: 326226 block_no: 9572091 slot_leader_id: 5325312 size: 39382 time: 2023-11-20 16:21:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb7fbc7d76f4e1f2dc0a15c340d8ab794d50c4c3b75b4596cce3cfabb094c683dBlock Operator
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