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 9583228 Details
Epoch: 450 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 109159101 epoch_slot_no: 122301 block_no: 9583051 slot_leader_id: 8757421 size: 7962 time: 2023-11-23 07:43:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1656203aae46575343b5e0af88e8803e59c8b6d8ac8d25dc7c45788d9d9511c7Block Operator
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