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 9576574 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 109021751 epoch_slot_no: 416951 block_no: 9576397 slot_leader_id: 4585961 size: 19963 time: 2023-11-21 17:34:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x821f9b0f8353c6939a7d569ce91d800f5711aa82a53c1c1b3c6675fd564783caBlock Operator
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