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 9557760 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 108637424 epoch_slot_no: 32624 block_no: 9557583 slot_leader_id: 9023452 size: 60507 time: 2023-11-17 06:48:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdfad36064c9314e6e098e632c89d5f1ba6c8a224754f94a99701f95f93a72a97Block Operator
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