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 9550089 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 108478828 epoch_slot_no: 306028 block_no: 9549912 slot_leader_id: 4560858 size: 34225 time: 2023-11-15 10:45:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x683a078c81086fe3b787ca25f7b1373b1cd1d3843cbc171df915a6d4c69822b3Block Operator
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