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 9572964 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 108945257 epoch_slot_no: 340457 block_no: 9572787 slot_leader_id: 5227010 size: 34312 time: 2023-11-20 20:19:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x68da9e3da9bc0f13a3d4bd737fd22a422764d303de0e188750c15c97bd7a8b97Block Operator
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