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 9593317 Details
Epoch: 450 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 109368770 epoch_slot_no: 331970 block_no: 9593140 slot_leader_id: 4558271 size: 57852 time: 2023-11-25 17:57:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0a6fdd4e2c048dfda479276558d3940c3b69b371c8ef5a08b2f1d42f28fc77b5Block Operator
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