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 9578833 Details
Epoch: 450 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 109067646 epoch_slot_no: 30846 block_no: 9578656 slot_leader_id: 4557828 size: 66443 time: 2023-11-22 06:18:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xafc5e75ef2edbb2d2a7c664a2237010b9d12527a6f21d6964add49ddda64a6ebBlock Operator
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