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 9589211 Details
Epoch: 450 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 109282943 epoch_slot_no: 246143 block_no: 9589034 slot_leader_id: 4788203 size: 2164 time: 2023-11-24 18:07:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x653cb3e171e45de728b22d7eb86083eb7e78854e12473c36af904b894f91641bBlock Operator
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