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 9554181 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 108561278 epoch_slot_no: 388478 block_no: 9554004 slot_leader_id: 6992178 size: 83926 time: 2023-11-16 09:39:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe99e82dd83c6dbd9b09e42964d1f20e9c81ccaf6d2d0eda9f324116405076963Block Operator
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