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 9578209 Details
Epoch: 450 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 109055037 epoch_slot_no: 18237 block_no: 9578032 slot_leader_id: 4746508 size: 50975 time: 2023-11-22 02:48:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbfd4618770c7757532eac40cacd707fb2dc2fa2ab4f06811e66961a32d940234Block Operator
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