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 9553351 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 108544892 epoch_slot_no: 372092 block_no: 9553174 slot_leader_id: 9396121 size: 87546 time: 2023-11-16 05:06:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb926d20f9ee1cd7ae882f7be8fbc281acf614e060eb0997eb16783329874b5dBlock Operator
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