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 9556087 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 108601282 epoch_slot_no: 428482 block_no: 9555910 slot_leader_id: 5622396 size: 51877 time: 2023-11-16 20:46:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x291eb8c8b7b6808668f86d1598e4da5094fa20562054396bf8fed986b42a4e2bBlock Operator
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