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 9573284 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 108952541 epoch_slot_no: 347741 block_no: 9573107 slot_leader_id: 6999500 size: 18251 time: 2023-11-20 22:20:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe1ce432083fcb8d1758db8e49e1371851ef95ff2a64b8b25affe336106ffda4dBlock Operator
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