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 9558006 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 108642488 epoch_slot_no: 37688 block_no: 9557829 slot_leader_id: 9022385 size: 9820 time: 2023-11-17 08:12:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcdccc59ccac248cb699d7107a0a2564ca81f3879e9e26dc459c4e5536c37847aBlock Operator
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