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 9594738 Details
Epoch: 450 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 109399006 epoch_slot_no: 362206 block_no: 9594561 slot_leader_id: 5026921 size: 42915 time: 2023-11-26 02:21:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd720525635fabb08ceec8c77d8e4f938f1674a3642a228ee7cad1d5509e01af4Block Operator
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