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 9551625 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 108509052 epoch_slot_no: 336252 block_no: 9551448 slot_leader_id: 8526873 size: 44297 time: 2023-11-15 19:09:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x65427a895a0f0b09d1bcf90a78f35569399212aa03d32932bf0d53cd6e7533edBlock Operator
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