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 9556385 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 108607572 epoch_slot_no: 2772 block_no: 9556208 slot_leader_id: 4586929 size: 88853 time: 2023-11-16 22:31:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x28b1871cd134626f89fd4d47d96e6546d4e87a2ed9ab53c9b1ad3187a87fc96aBlock Operator
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