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 9552775 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 108532347 epoch_slot_no: 359547 block_no: 9552598 slot_leader_id: 4555824 size: 31085 time: 2023-11-16 01:37:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xefa171b664aadc87d1b3dd43b7e9bf350286c49020f73d3a04b7862a298eb974Block Operator
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