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 9577643 Details
Epoch: 450 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 109043631 epoch_slot_no: 6831 block_no: 9577466 slot_leader_id: 4555377 size: 82569 time: 2023-11-21 23:38:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x333c943cac7e5186a2c2b5670fa98fdfe9e3539edf7bcee677fc637bfd30c56aBlock Operator
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