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 9581143 Details
Epoch: 450 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 109115231 epoch_slot_no: 78431 block_no: 9580966 slot_leader_id: 5086944 size: 15808 time: 2023-11-22 19:32:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4d23c708e2b799db7ec16f1b4ddb15a90594b48f1df7d3d6880fa91e6179fc43Block Operator
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