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 9593520 Details
Epoch: 450 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 109373038 epoch_slot_no: 336238 block_no: 9593343 slot_leader_id: 4841475 size: 26041 time: 2023-11-25 19:08:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf34ed89fe94ae621410a69fb7ec7e8b5c85a780e17fdf7ee7ce804c5e94aed0Block Operator
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