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 9556614 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 108612648 epoch_slot_no: 7848 block_no: 9556437 slot_leader_id: 6855367 size: 72947 time: 2023-11-16 23:55:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3dc2cc824b5cdf82af62f686db2ad6f581333b608ee504b85235d0b6d7032231Block Operator
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