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 9556650 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 108613384 epoch_slot_no: 8584 block_no: 9556473 slot_leader_id: 4809934 size: 82848 time: 2023-11-17 00:07:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8d294295085660557fdbdc895f97603754372e0687417ae4ff16c013a7d4c709Block Operator
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