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 9550263 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 108482564 epoch_slot_no: 309764 block_no: 9550086 slot_leader_id: 5003953 size: 16880 time: 2023-11-15 11:47:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x78d243dfb57fc918eb9ff59d3f0b10f524ffa2497ac41a49076644e0476d7b36Block Operator
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