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 9573162 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 108950047 epoch_slot_no: 345247 block_no: 9572985 slot_leader_id: 4555957 size: 57307 time: 2023-11-20 21:38:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbe139318829e23cce5a28d6c0ed218e61751e9f16c1696af427b991a405a0c0bBlock Operator
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