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 9580098 Details
Epoch: 450 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 109092962 epoch_slot_no: 56162 block_no: 9579921 slot_leader_id: 4579620 size: 42595 time: 2023-11-22 13:20:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd2168d777da5368e0399575f7a6cfe38cc12a509eee743b05bd0ef245d85e14bBlock Operator
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