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 9586926 Details
Epoch: 450 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 109235206 epoch_slot_no: 198406 block_no: 9586749 slot_leader_id: 5447590 size: 6837 time: 2023-11-24 04:51:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xda97f066352bc4ebfca1eff66db37eacbf79a7e34e32c3379afb52a264e44588Block Operator
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