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 9580358 Details
Epoch: 450 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 109098398 epoch_slot_no: 61598 block_no: 9580181 slot_leader_id: 5494890 size: 75123 time: 2023-11-22 14:51:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5d8bfeb5c308502a987b64e7111bcb92030baf2ca4a5a7f496a1169195db47c9Block Operator
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