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 9589679 Details
Epoch: 450 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 109292473 epoch_slot_no: 255673 block_no: 9589502 slot_leader_id: 5447590 size: 18389 time: 2023-11-24 20:46:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6199addd4aac9e12e808a80d9454f2b3518f687637cac3662868aedc75f97c38Block Operator
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