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 9550168 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 108480500 epoch_slot_no: 307700 block_no: 9549991 slot_leader_id: 7920586 size: 9629 time: 2023-11-15 11:13:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x27bb66d2abee69a624710cf00ee01d949ed57aa359d88adb753379d3405be64bBlock Operator
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