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 9557981 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 108641971 epoch_slot_no: 37171 block_no: 9557804 slot_leader_id: 4555957 size: 66152 time: 2023-11-17 08:04:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x757104d85df2ff05eeb53c126b7ee112ee808d76fe84b7a013318c1cb786e2ecBlock Operator
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