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 9576345 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 109017368 epoch_slot_no: 412568 block_no: 9576168 slot_leader_id: 9493430 size: 24260 time: 2023-11-21 16:20:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x520288fbf0b735ed3dea6f45228059e28087a7b5750d02efdc124c75b014126dBlock Operator
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