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 9575948 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 109008829 epoch_slot_no: 404029 block_no: 9575771 slot_leader_id: 4576738 size: 34935 time: 2023-11-21 13:58:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5a577e5931d5054c3f72c49953740a75b1fe347f2debe30206bbd67b35598e71Block Operator
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