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 9550262 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 108482547 epoch_slot_no: 309747 block_no: 9550085 slot_leader_id: 6058284 size: 46418 time: 2023-11-15 11:47:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3b317f84645401dbbda63a5f14a66ea45d276332009e32c5b1ddf9490f508837Block Operator
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