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 9550042 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 108477627 epoch_slot_no: 304827 block_no: 9549865 slot_leader_id: 4558271 size: 12223 time: 2023-11-15 10:25:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x98421b119870103858984fbcdec4dfdb93d63d20318bfc30374457de70fe4ef2Block Operator
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