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 9552340 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 108523520 epoch_slot_no: 350720 block_no: 9552163 slot_leader_id: 5766824 size: 66568 time: 2023-11-15 23:10:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x84072066eb94595d0dd4ab6a2f24a3024ca31173ebce5fa87b7aa58b977d5583Block Operator
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