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 9556182 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 108602842 epoch_slot_no: 430042 block_no: 9556005 slot_leader_id: 5086944 size: 21477 time: 2023-11-16 21:12:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe75ba5ae80f4eefa3be767c5eb64acdc54215e9926c2aac6c611686939cdfa61Block Operator
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