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 9550123 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 108479529 epoch_slot_no: 306729 block_no: 9549946 slot_leader_id: 6729346 size: 14040 time: 2023-11-15 10:57:00 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x476c2a56fb9bbab55c76cf631abb8fb890753173de52f7e5b1d215785e669e9eBlock Operator
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