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 9556469 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 108609314 epoch_slot_no: 4514 block_no: 9556292 slot_leader_id: 5072359 size: 68432 time: 2023-11-16 23:00:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x83c29cb863cc8255e6fdbbaf710d2c663d5d36ecfa2a6a423f4c2b7e0fe3159bBlock Operator
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