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 9550665 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 108491153 epoch_slot_no: 318353 block_no: 9550488 slot_leader_id: 8967253 size: 58842 time: 2023-11-15 14:10:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcd03c63824a7793fce0f1f37a9dc971bc8db8e4432e5af4544b0ecadd030640dBlock Operator
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