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 9590383 Details
Epoch: 450 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 109307816 epoch_slot_no: 271016 block_no: 9590206 slot_leader_id: 8863790 size: 27689 time: 2023-11-25 01:01:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x821ed68edc9bea8f4c3bfaed7cb51085da3e47cad705c1d2b75c63989de82bb0Block Operator
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