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 9554102 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 108559675 epoch_slot_no: 386875 block_no: 9553925 slot_leader_id: 4577416 size: 47667 time: 2023-11-16 09:12:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xab4bcdd89934fbd6c99904b425d8f01d02cd1b5451bdde9f73fa75b233a7377fBlock Operator
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