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 9579123 Details
Epoch: 450 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 109073699 epoch_slot_no: 36899 block_no: 9578946 slot_leader_id: 4556102 size: 88134 time: 2023-11-22 07:59:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa6cbcbc5bb8f299018c2521995383a82a4fa9159c457ed585d1e49d30c8132bdBlock Operator
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