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 9576156 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 109013347 epoch_slot_no: 408547 block_no: 9575979 slot_leader_id: 4630714 size: 48972 time: 2023-11-21 15:13:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5733121fa621cc5f55c072338c3cc3ddbc5cf532d34397f9c55dd3452c706549Block Operator
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