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 9587906 Details
Epoch: 450 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 109255260 epoch_slot_no: 218460 block_no: 9587729 slot_leader_id: 9365531 size: 1055 time: 2023-11-24 10:25:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2177def65fa50d9dbf975182d597bb84369eb61df34723be7d0abfe90c61e467Block Operator
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