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 9586556 Details
Epoch: 450 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 109227633 epoch_slot_no: 190833 block_no: 9586379 slot_leader_id: 5047313 size: 16569 time: 2023-11-24 02:45:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb9dfc578cf271a06b417a5d33f834b715f6e1f7eeb8260ee55eae2a5ed266170Block Operator
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