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 9588795 Details
Epoch: 450 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 109273940 epoch_slot_no: 237140 block_no: 9588618 slot_leader_id: 5355092 size: 25519 time: 2023-11-24 15:37:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x24ee5ac475a94880edab526f4672ee3f3550e463702a83279897af7c390b731eBlock Operator
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