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 9577777 Details
Epoch: 450 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 109046464 epoch_slot_no: 9664 block_no: 9577600 slot_leader_id: 6605175 size: 51971 time: 2023-11-22 00:25:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3050b816a86a7aba3ffa9d5d69134b73c48e92544a28c0a1cf08e67e9140379cBlock Operator
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