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 9574211 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 108970875 epoch_slot_no: 366075 block_no: 9574034 slot_leader_id: 5028556 size: 23613 time: 2023-11-21 03:26:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x35c721b6a8fec4302234f60bc4101eae39ac577fd7cbd6169519ac9d02d6aa99Block Operator
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