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 9554237 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 108562492 epoch_slot_no: 389692 block_no: 9554060 slot_leader_id: 5004651 size: 63442 time: 2023-11-16 09:59:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x33483e44062b90a5a59e714d6001a0977ac7c71c6e8745f0dae9a73f607946a7Block Operator
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