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 9556052 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 108600642 epoch_slot_no: 427842 block_no: 9555875 slot_leader_id: 5063871 size: 1609 time: 2023-11-16 20:35:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x481f361b234860162ec943a168736861772259cd8d0702066e3403a11bdf7a46Block Operator
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