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 9580328 Details
Epoch: 450 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 109097609 epoch_slot_no: 60809 block_no: 9580151 slot_leader_id: 5644002 size: 31965 time: 2023-11-22 14:38:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7c5e344ccf7d60a95a57885598d4cd0423677266fa6260f40433e9e6f572790fBlock Operator
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