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 9550221 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 108481661 epoch_slot_no: 308861 block_no: 9550044 slot_leader_id: 5988428 size: 28527 time: 2023-11-15 11:32:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x88437fb24672c5949f1c3a1649e022c29953b077ec89edbecd90e2a5246dc2b5Block Operator
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