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 9592563 Details
Epoch: 450 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 109353516 epoch_slot_no: 316716 block_no: 9592386 slot_leader_id: 6992178 size: 28876 time: 2023-11-25 13:43:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa29dd634a0cb911b2a1952617cbdd2afa6471471b1b97dca043f4d31e45f5215Block Operator
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