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 9557702 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 108636223 epoch_slot_no: 31423 block_no: 9557525 slot_leader_id: 4556416 size: 24604 time: 2023-11-17 06:28:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9e1d004f19001628e3bf1251a942982b778bd05aa2b95b7901ff77a3d9f11e9aBlock Operator
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