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 9587724 Details
Epoch: 450 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 109251495 epoch_slot_no: 214695 block_no: 9587547 slot_leader_id: 4587628 size: 28438 time: 2023-11-24 09:23:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x61e9bc582fa2cb77c69ad8729f0735dc4a0815e1df7f9848d18550247653dd3bBlock Operator
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