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 9575003 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 108987686 epoch_slot_no: 382886 block_no: 9574826 slot_leader_id: 5878990 size: 35506 time: 2023-11-21 08:06:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5384f3cf6beec6edec2242ba6c98c91feb817d56614ca0c732e306d8d87fbbecBlock Operator
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