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 9572732 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 108940439 epoch_slot_no: 335639 block_no: 9572555 slot_leader_id: 7089051 size: 10566 time: 2023-11-20 18:58:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9b88a994cc8eba1aa758fd34a2620b2449f8881f35e839c5ab6b83f1319fa175Block Operator
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