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 9556059 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 108600835 epoch_slot_no: 428035 block_no: 9555882 slot_leader_id: 4591320 size: 87801 time: 2023-11-16 20:38:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf702b0c1644f2fd363f3348c1d596d669b365942852f908cd8844e5098fd9f46Block Operator
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