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 9557238 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 108626323 epoch_slot_no: 21523 block_no: 9557061 slot_leader_id: 9556755 size: 51263 time: 2023-11-17 03:43:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x35d416d1332e084c2fb1039d075fd4dbe970960c475eecabe9dad10d62f9d75eBlock Operator
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