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 9550306 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 108483552 epoch_slot_no: 310752 block_no: 9550129 slot_leader_id: 4564259 size: 6694 time: 2023-11-15 12:04:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x389846dee93618c9b40045228aa1721a7a7a2538be05b5b2cfbb6e9285d4b1a1Block Operator
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