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 9554624 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 108570976 epoch_slot_no: 398176 block_no: 9554447 slot_leader_id: 5665391 size: 72410 time: 2023-11-16 12:21:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0a82cde41765511578cedfec43f623e02fbd4fa3b9177f2bbb08c553c50f9bfeBlock Operator
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