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 9550920 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 108495904 epoch_slot_no: 323104 block_no: 9550743 slot_leader_id: 7335667 size: 65678 time: 2023-11-15 15:29:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x994726707349b37a9cb31d1d5979f0c580865253b2ebbe226237a95aaba14bddBlock Operator
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