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 9573674 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 108960437 epoch_slot_no: 355637 block_no: 9573497 slot_leader_id: 8306498 size: 17029 time: 2023-11-21 00:32:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfdbc0a0cdf731062f100c2ca0e4ac86003319beb178ecd7bc615b8f3d30c43c6Block Operator
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