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 9573738 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 108961697 epoch_slot_no: 356897 block_no: 9573561 slot_leader_id: 4982656 size: 30884 time: 2023-11-21 00:53:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e57855cbaca67bad3b5d0d3654ad95c40e74c6711d22eabbd3fd18636e4e0f3Block Operator
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