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 9557607 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 108634348 epoch_slot_no: 29548 block_no: 9557430 slot_leader_id: 5334772 size: 32716 time: 2023-11-17 05:57:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7b6e1096c7e5272d9dd3c4949647b3946c7dad0703f1402dafdbaa1480d9d26bBlock Operator
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