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 9592785 Details
Epoch: 450 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 109358070 epoch_slot_no: 321270 block_no: 9592608 slot_leader_id: 4570659 size: 44099 time: 2023-11-25 14:59:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x15da7d733dcbac7511ebcdee6ee9b64ff0a07aa3d66e0e3217e64212100192bdBlock Operator
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