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 9550692 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 108491737 epoch_slot_no: 318937 block_no: 9550515 slot_leader_id: 7920586 size: 87046 time: 2023-11-15 14:20:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x079e1993f614190973feb71948f620108a0d8afb143200b811686ab76afb0602Block Operator
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