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 9556959 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 108619599 epoch_slot_no: 14799 block_no: 9556782 slot_leader_id: 7046511 size: 64219 time: 2023-11-17 01:51:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf928ffa66e42e6848655593382c45e7bdc93d1d6881dcd99f1047aa5b21c3e2Block Operator
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