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 9556664 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 108613814 epoch_slot_no: 9014 block_no: 9556487 slot_leader_id: 6721578 size: 88897 time: 2023-11-17 00:15:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc0936a222371d43729ef46d8b1ca72d9a1222c75083910858e9455b3bebf3a38Block Operator
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