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 9552523 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 108527600 epoch_slot_no: 354800 block_no: 9552346 slot_leader_id: 5019893 size: 69034 time: 2023-11-16 00:18:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbde28350a7a3a0d41469337d9ee5849d53281a8bfbb0bc75be757f1a76472546Block Operator
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