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 9573863 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 108963916 epoch_slot_no: 359116 block_no: 9573686 slot_leader_id: 8024933 size: 39142 time: 2023-11-21 01:30:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf94b7c53648099c4c2bdfad7576d9ec1d859dd6db0a11179b43bf46d021d35a9Block Operator
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