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 9555896 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 108596906 epoch_slot_no: 424106 block_no: 9555719 slot_leader_id: 4628586 size: 50251 time: 2023-11-16 19:33:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x39c8634f80ba0794e7618d0e0426cf9d86693046ad74902a257a753434ede02aBlock Operator
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