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 9580149 Details
Epoch: 450 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 109094054 epoch_slot_no: 57254 block_no: 9579972 slot_leader_id: 5988428 size: 88439 time: 2023-11-22 13:39:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x708c944afcc2c30ee3b881cd9c8839013230ee2eb8ac1a7bacd68604dd50c7fdBlock Operator
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