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 9577355 Details
Epoch: 450 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 109037888 epoch_slot_no: 1088 block_no: 9577178 slot_leader_id: 4555957 size: 36924 time: 2023-11-21 22:02:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4bbbf693d64a680a5bf2516dffbada817a59436171225879a11bddc10477a5e9Block Operator
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