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 9550431 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 108486242 epoch_slot_no: 313442 block_no: 9550254 slot_leader_id: 5038629 size: 12054 time: 2023-11-15 12:48:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1864f0dd7145f2968095bd996b079445d7e1e5e8e33c603e4c518022831b035dBlock Operator
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