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 9580744 Details
Epoch: 450 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 109106389 epoch_slot_no: 69589 block_no: 9580567 slot_leader_id: 8862828 size: 43036 time: 2023-11-22 17:04:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8d9bf708f0d861434dd5793147cb8452b7eceab90b854c4f6050cb0b0f5d0c3fBlock Operator
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