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 9578297 Details
Epoch: 450 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 109056912 epoch_slot_no: 20112 block_no: 9578120 slot_leader_id: 4563470 size: 41201 time: 2023-11-22 03:20:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x093c74fed2f214c3a3d3d7166596b50020b2e3772e0f82f258194d50c9fbc708Block Operator
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