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 9574390 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 108974441 epoch_slot_no: 369641 block_no: 9574213 slot_leader_id: 5465683 size: 16655 time: 2023-11-21 04:25:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x640019dfa9689309499401a5cfd2334915faf2ac19b5ca7be86ec2b7cdd24fbdBlock Operator
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