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 9580291 Details
Epoch: 450 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 109097050 epoch_slot_no: 60250 block_no: 9580114 slot_leader_id: 8633489 size: 72118 time: 2023-11-22 14:29:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8eb7ed4928df64d338240120369a8806f7d91ce1792afc9c1a555295476c0359Block Operator
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