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 9573104 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 108948678 epoch_slot_no: 343878 block_no: 9572927 slot_leader_id: 6489525 size: 84072 time: 2023-11-20 21:16:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x28ac1927f207c9a7a0623dd96d39026cfc7649af2ca46ec49e4b92f4b57f134bBlock Operator
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