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 9553829 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 108554148 epoch_slot_no: 381348 block_no: 9553652 slot_leader_id: 8214627 size: 87475 time: 2023-11-16 07:40:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe615f3cda9da8e03de8266f641e7dd188dd0f1a4a05839c29624a052bb1f63f6Block Operator
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