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 9574364 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 108973945 epoch_slot_no: 369145 block_no: 9574187 slot_leader_id: 4568891 size: 1738 time: 2023-11-21 04:17:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x51b65cb10c039a753cf9980eeb7f2e154bef5b573014b4d316de1f791b35035fBlock Operator
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