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 9585627 Details
Epoch: 450 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 109208338 epoch_slot_no: 171538 block_no: 9585450 slot_leader_id: 7857099 size: 52846 time: 2023-11-23 21:23:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb023b0031becb5f850a097e5113b5c6481d179818fc555a93fbf3d39245f1529Block Operator
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