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 9585412 Details
Epoch: 450 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 109203754 epoch_slot_no: 166954 block_no: 9585235 slot_leader_id: 6384519 size: 49836 time: 2023-11-23 20:07:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x46213d8c09c41c8bb8e1626c81959d556e4ee2effa7c6f87b02598a50eae9ca2Block Operator
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