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 9574304 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 108972793 epoch_slot_no: 367993 block_no: 9574127 slot_leader_id: 5257656 size: 9268 time: 2023-11-21 03:58:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x83268e2e38d83b2681ff53011636c473f90d27b2e69c29825688b2410ded2d53Block Operator
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