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 9573488 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 108956280 epoch_slot_no: 351480 block_no: 9573311 slot_leader_id: 9393598 size: 20306 time: 2023-11-20 23:22:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc85a5ced696d7b6fbcea86af80bc1f69f335b51f8a1a1949897eda64f7f184b1Block Operator
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