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 9555486 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 108588929 epoch_slot_no: 416129 block_no: 9555309 slot_leader_id: 5649410 size: 88297 time: 2023-11-16 17:20:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf3b186a80c6021faef9c9bfeb82116fc13cdab9503148525cae2110f563c7578Block Operator
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