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 9580265 Details
Epoch: 450 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 109096390 epoch_slot_no: 59590 block_no: 9580088 slot_leader_id: 4555994 size: 23016 time: 2023-11-22 14:18:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd09e137917b16167825895f0e5bd1c7bde41de91779e878bb9c7a34dda59961fBlock Operator
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