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 9554616 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 108570766 epoch_slot_no: 397966 block_no: 9554439 slot_leader_id: 7730065 size: 20963 time: 2023-11-16 12:17:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4489f2d5d317fbb85c81f962b7278145eb724e46cc3483eb905abde31a68b11bBlock Operator
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