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 9551891 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 108514548 epoch_slot_no: 341748 block_no: 9551714 slot_leader_id: 4983283 size: 44751 time: 2023-11-15 20:40:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7fb667dcf7f27c3363aa4d04c6f3ff7f0de2896658e5d624b99a518bd0a2059eBlock Operator
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