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 9574207 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 108970753 epoch_slot_no: 365953 block_no: 9574030 slot_leader_id: 9126224 size: 31760 time: 2023-11-21 03:24:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x50162ff5136e4b02a632330d8bec6c97339002af911727fc7d403904338b27b8Block Operator
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