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 9582444 Details
Epoch: 450 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 109142436 epoch_slot_no: 105636 block_no: 9582267 slot_leader_id: 7335667 size: 7934 time: 2023-11-23 03:05:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb0c978117bc79768b1a8809b079bcff58a06c6d6eb50e92dab8e6cefbc84fcb5Block Operator
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