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 9572989 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 108945868 epoch_slot_no: 341068 block_no: 9572812 slot_leader_id: 8090625 size: 68906 time: 2023-11-20 20:29:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x41e89054b15944811ab5a2e591ae2f2c93bfd4af9ce222b2f281ecbca57d78cfBlock Operator
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