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 9553444 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 108546571 epoch_slot_no: 373771 block_no: 9553267 slot_leader_id: 8862828 size: 42106 time: 2023-11-16 05:34:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3ae3c34ea83579df9969531c6f25e9ec30376c8e3f0d4cc284a5f19bf1f76d06Block Operator
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