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 9556872 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 108617751 epoch_slot_no: 12951 block_no: 9556695 slot_leader_id: 4556351 size: 83782 time: 2023-11-17 01:20:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xec9dcf3b94e9d74fdf28baef8ba1d8feac584673dd832bf7b0a3cb48f6d4afafBlock Operator
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