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 9552643 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 108529716 epoch_slot_no: 356916 block_no: 9552466 slot_leader_id: 9114294 size: 27228 time: 2023-11-16 00:53:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe33edf46d0b2fdf95bc453c00b5837c2e5217d87a01c7bdad7be4ee55aa880bfBlock Operator
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