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 9555464 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 108588513 epoch_slot_no: 415713 block_no: 9555287 slot_leader_id: 5047313 size: 51090 time: 2023-11-16 17:13:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8bcc63f2690eb7b2d65edf538c1f74838e3d3788984108ca8f6ba1dfa0913b40Block Operator
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