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 9554561 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 108569672 epoch_slot_no: 396872 block_no: 9554384 slot_leader_id: 6489525 size: 33782 time: 2023-11-16 11:59:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb4b46c15fc9d8633d77117128411ad797ba149ed274925f025708fa925cf7d70Block Operator
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