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 9576719 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 109024720 epoch_slot_no: 419920 block_no: 9576542 slot_leader_id: 4733300 size: 15594 time: 2023-11-21 18:23:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2dce97317b3904f9c74bd46c61dd90af08aab41b5c27ea59517fb9c3f044ebb0Block Operator
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