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 9556037 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 108600320 epoch_slot_no: 427520 block_no: 9555860 slot_leader_id: 6979772 size: 56841 time: 2023-11-16 20:30:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf077b390560752dc9ada8ddc382132d4a823b46a53f5d3ad6fe1ba27afd8f1a2Block Operator
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