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 9554826 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 108575083 epoch_slot_no: 402283 block_no: 9554649 slot_leader_id: 8863290 size: 16748 time: 2023-11-16 13:29:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x096bfa22a498b5ae4f43f0e17c21dd92f6e0e0c96e75c89f0f0d49c1de73f0f9Block Operator
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