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 9591882 Details
Epoch: 450 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 109339805 epoch_slot_no: 303005 block_no: 9591705 slot_leader_id: 4667457 size: 72757 time: 2023-11-25 09:54:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae51d33b142b998869091d73ea1ea13811bad1a03e7e9c986b9c3d6e5c5d9009Block Operator
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