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 9584653 Details
Epoch: 450 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 109188710 epoch_slot_no: 151910 block_no: 9584476 slot_leader_id: 4558271 size: 58425 time: 2023-11-23 15:56:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5eaa46f1f7417948b11a2f13a9ccbde8db9e730dfcf99707e63eba07f0a9e213Block Operator
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