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 9553008 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 108537615 epoch_slot_no: 364815 block_no: 9552831 slot_leader_id: 4698187 size: 33894 time: 2023-11-16 03:05:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4c58da185d8636c334d8eb5cfbc04b64d6ea3dcf4b7c001ccae4fbfad0ae3cbbBlock Operator
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