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 9557849 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 108639145 epoch_slot_no: 34345 block_no: 9557672 slot_leader_id: 4577190 size: 16301 time: 2023-11-17 07:17:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf45c932ac86e6114afe2a6f2c0bfdc9853e5deebada967a33c6387f8678a1cfeBlock Operator
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