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 9572723 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 108940322 epoch_slot_no: 335522 block_no: 9572546 slot_leader_id: 8341074 size: 50133 time: 2023-11-20 18:56:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3028c0e8ee2681e869b77e6bd0a6e4153217f4abb3fd8952eba84fae351de0d7Block Operator
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