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 9575271 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 108993844 epoch_slot_no: 389044 block_no: 9575094 slot_leader_id: 6204553 size: 27032 time: 2023-11-21 09:48:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xba2b1a52d30d29dacfdae578ce4d0e27e054c79d1b8f2693f3ae6d82cd3074c2Block Operator
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