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 9552225 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 108521166 epoch_slot_no: 348366 block_no: 9552048 slot_leader_id: 6624897 size: 26378 time: 2023-11-15 22:30:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x248ddb62d764cb4ad4a4cb379a1e2d060af52d2a038915e4f32084f97d1e5262Block Operator
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