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 9578695 Details
Epoch: 450 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 109065182 epoch_slot_no: 28382 block_no: 9578518 slot_leader_id: 9241312 size: 8397 time: 2023-11-22 05:37:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9e5069be56d7520a6309a2ddeb30998a2ae51e891af940d45e4b89d67743db8aBlock Operator
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