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 9550839 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 108494511 epoch_slot_no: 321711 block_no: 9550662 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 10810 time: 2023-11-15 15:06:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x17ed964a8f413657c5ab785268b325e06271a69be8aa6f5e9c8ce03b92fe7171Block Operator
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