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 9555260 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 108584424 epoch_slot_no: 411624 block_no: 9555083 slot_leader_id: 4981426 size: 35126 time: 2023-11-16 16:05:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7b0be754ab4aa793b4fd8ef1ed7ef35f8ca508f7dce31e71bddb513be7bd06e4Block Operator
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