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 9551018 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 108497836 epoch_slot_no: 325036 block_no: 9550841 slot_leader_id: 8967253 size: 21583 time: 2023-11-15 16:02:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfacc4d410acee961579636044cec5aec6efb971fa43171ed662f5be1bd2a53bbBlock Operator
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