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 9576877 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 109028096 epoch_slot_no: 423296 block_no: 9576700 slot_leader_id: 5904986 size: 26141 time: 2023-11-21 19:19:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc5693597234dcb649b37fa1cfee1a282e2458a8a13ac56af9f46501d034b716cBlock Operator
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