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 9574486 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 108976548 epoch_slot_no: 371748 block_no: 9574309 slot_leader_id: 4861365 size: 2661 time: 2023-11-21 05:00:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb568cd68156354b73566399ae5ab8c8bfbdd3093dbd547e2ee2751a7a886a00cBlock Operator
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