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 9556745 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 108615357 epoch_slot_no: 10557 block_no: 9556568 slot_leader_id: 5038629 size: 88633 time: 2023-11-17 00:40:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2572b0ec2a287bf2a3bf574965742e81ed19bd479afd93bae2b34994ee7ec6f7Block Operator
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