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 9573217 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 108951186 epoch_slot_no: 346386 block_no: 9573040 slot_leader_id: 8863281 size: 37831 time: 2023-11-20 21:57:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x039a4e093a80005537553c8c7be07a057d396eaa7e0cf774e6057c943eebe0afBlock Operator
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