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 9557791 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 108638118 epoch_slot_no: 33318 block_no: 9557614 slot_leader_id: 4556210 size: 29387 time: 2023-11-17 07:00:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x10fc476ebb4498b09fceb399df07dd764642671b3185c216f33754fd614b0b45Block Operator
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