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 9586471 Details
Epoch: 450 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 109225940 epoch_slot_no: 189140 block_no: 9586294 slot_leader_id: 8657559 size: 83465 time: 2023-11-24 02:17:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0d8ca3d8126a7c7c7eb54aac2d8807f78fba9870ad136b0d66689e923928b299Block Operator
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