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 9555222 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 108583544 epoch_slot_no: 410744 block_no: 9555045 slot_leader_id: 5263404 size: 81001 time: 2023-11-16 15:50:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae35f4712120432db489970016778d599d28b5719841dc1ad096be5a5ee2029aBlock Operator
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