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 9556206 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 108603507 epoch_slot_no: 430707 block_no: 9556029 slot_leader_id: 4557910 size: 79818 time: 2023-11-16 21:23:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x48fabc732afe058ada8da4acb6be8a90bd9b7fcd31b6370973f4892bdea31ba2Block Operator
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