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 9578429 Details
Epoch: 450 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 109059797 epoch_slot_no: 22997 block_no: 9578252 slot_leader_id: 6600591 size: 63969 time: 2023-11-22 04:08:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x63eb5838a6eb3730284d83227fe814ab1928eb196d639b7cb2d0596691eef2a9Block Operator
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