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 9576861 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 51 slot_no: 109027888 epoch_slot_no: 423088 block_no: 9576684 slot_leader_id: 5769652 size: 79760 time: 2023-11-21 19:16:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1e49327b2f5558ab3b0ec11ffd86571ad38f840055a5d7081a727dffa035be9aBlock Operator
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