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 9554070 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 108559041 epoch_slot_no: 386241 block_no: 9553893 slot_leader_id: 5023704 size: 44697 time: 2023-11-16 09:02:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5b298c4426df66daa632ffea035b3376276012c7e07a77e0d3302b730cbe4767Block Operator
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