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 9558031 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 108642976 epoch_slot_no: 38176 block_no: 9557854 slot_leader_id: 5617977 size: 10080 time: 2023-11-17 08:21:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xada4987c5d058a519b597488beda01ef4ff52ea0d2b5e290751c8fe8c7cdf7e1Block Operator
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