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 9578982 Details
Epoch: 450 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 109070800 epoch_slot_no: 34000 block_no: 9578805 slot_leader_id: 5040184 size: 26147 time: 2023-11-22 07:11:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5662837d5df00a656e8066406ad79a2c3e2c5474d597703d86abe09b55eee71dBlock Operator
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