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 9576951 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 109029373 epoch_slot_no: 424573 block_no: 9576774 slot_leader_id: 4981426 size: 74149 time: 2023-11-21 19:41:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x46614708a9c773612ac60b71345e26edc3a9634a447a40ac2d98ae2dad6850e3Block Operator
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