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 9584172 Details
Epoch: 450 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 109179289 epoch_slot_no: 142489 block_no: 9583995 slot_leader_id: 7046472 size: 55866 time: 2023-11-23 13:19:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x51a945980d9d4a6c6165124f469a68c05ac5e3ccb6cf6a70ac7a875a71823651Block Operator
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