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 9594347 Details
Epoch: 450 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 109390969 epoch_slot_no: 354169 block_no: 9594170 slot_leader_id: 8844515 size: 37180 time: 2023-11-26 00:07:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9226584cdbd1f179bb43d9e0f98fdd61455fda8781d79fea525a00c5c3302a01Block Operator
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