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 9556409 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 108608135 epoch_slot_no: 3335 block_no: 9556232 slot_leader_id: 5038629 size: 80943 time: 2023-11-16 22:40:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd8090d9594817c057c0347532fca9e621b527755d531606e07983210c38984e5Block Operator
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