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 9577253 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 109035597 epoch_slot_no: 430797 block_no: 9577076 slot_leader_id: 4981421 size: 85588 time: 2023-11-21 21:24:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x962558dfef09fc33c2a34ea47eb80a3060061dd3ebbf3192c8da9816a8b4fce9Block Operator
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