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 9587947 Details
Epoch: 450 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 109256291 epoch_slot_no: 219491 block_no: 9587770 slot_leader_id: 5452949 size: 5264 time: 2023-11-24 10:43:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb3a4869528dd228209a0a1ae3e0d9a755baa613f1ce84e5a6bf3c5be4ac556ddBlock Operator
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