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 9551086 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 108499070 epoch_slot_no: 326270 block_no: 9550909 slot_leader_id: 7046729 size: 44308 time: 2023-11-15 16:22:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x966101015bc226a77df4cd71b3e5b4d64f5d18a9b67181509c7b12ec44061b9cBlock Operator
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