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 9594065 Details
Epoch: 450 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 109384594 epoch_slot_no: 347794 block_no: 9593888 slot_leader_id: 5003953 size: 25466 time: 2023-11-25 22:21:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xacc10533dfe97b1df02b6c436e3453ffe4ea14753058818d78c1e63511c02de6Block Operator
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