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 9580212 Details
Epoch: 450 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 109095325 epoch_slot_no: 58525 block_no: 9580035 slot_leader_id: 5452949 size: 73710 time: 2023-11-22 14:00:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf6ad4551b74fc5698cf2eb10bc12e5012a3dee880e29649ba2f5e3f4902ae907Block Operator
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