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 9553667 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 108551226 epoch_slot_no: 378426 block_no: 9553490 slot_leader_id: 5452949 size: 45219 time: 2023-11-16 06:51:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x84d715df61fd08cc0535cb601948811a7605082e3502ca123ace68fd4b530e59Block Operator
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