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 9555176 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 108582628 epoch_slot_no: 409828 block_no: 9554999 slot_leader_id: 4570659 size: 24114 time: 2023-11-16 15:35:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc3eab4806f6e2d5f1dceac42a816dd2f98a279c02977a66f3fdeed9efb548a4cBlock Operator
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