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 9576684 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 109024002 epoch_slot_no: 419202 block_no: 9576507 slot_leader_id: 9365531 size: 38650 time: 2023-11-21 18:11:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4530dffeaedf35db5a903ccd97919faf550be49b7f2b7e385d974a9a4ec00ba0Block Operator
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