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 9586784 Details
Epoch: 450 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 109232489 epoch_slot_no: 195689 block_no: 9586607 slot_leader_id: 5576681 size: 22038 time: 2023-11-24 04:06:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xda9222a25063031224b0f0e54166211371f3b86b6d6f81e65a483a99cf8c7144Block Operator
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