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 9557235 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 108626266 epoch_slot_no: 21466 block_no: 9557058 slot_leader_id: 5988428 size: 12025 time: 2023-11-17 03:42:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd71b61833eb8bc54eb80b3ae1e260afda6b3429049870fcd7931f8dbfbd2dffdBlock Operator
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