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 9576130 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 109012847 epoch_slot_no: 408047 block_no: 9575953 slot_leader_id: 4581183 size: 86456 time: 2023-11-21 15:05:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf4b31505c071086533375a76308fb989f552d28e2096c0b5841c55a897dd6ee4Block Operator
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