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 9576230 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 59 slot_no: 109014978 epoch_slot_no: 410178 block_no: 9576053 slot_leader_id: 7718073 size: 83891 time: 2023-11-21 15:41:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3725955e480988afe9cdade5534c953ec911db421d3fce3b50cb277a8f19539aBlock Operator
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