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 9549761 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 108472264 epoch_slot_no: 299464 block_no: 9549584 slot_leader_id: 6542599 size: 61862 time: 2023-11-15 08:55:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeebfc3bfd8f67332971348e6dc5f572ac391c0a5ada7b3481a920f5e9c841876Block Operator
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