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 9577538 Details
Epoch: 450 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 109041598 epoch_slot_no: 4798 block_no: 9577361 slot_leader_id: 5150339 size: 88178 time: 2023-11-21 23:04:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9238631fff2984fecff389b1226567e646b1ff85bcc978bd2d933de60410e0ffBlock Operator
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