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 9573427 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 108954905 epoch_slot_no: 350105 block_no: 9573250 slot_leader_id: 6433274 size: 81454 time: 2023-11-20 22:59:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4338151550098e476c75bb746568a8dbfcea5e1db13b94cfd91a3a201892647dBlock Operator
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