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 9555639 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 108592018 epoch_slot_no: 419218 block_no: 9555462 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 83642 time: 2023-11-16 18:11:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbc7d0d54af700c40ef44fa54643a052596c0ba66608f5f441f573a47f1051a00Block Operator
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