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 9572765 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 108941029 epoch_slot_no: 336229 block_no: 9572588 slot_leader_id: 4654290 size: 50450 time: 2023-11-20 19:08:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xacdd442c2fccb8bf0cbf634a4c32d4511ea2e008139b5653110d20d2f8a6b178Block Operator
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