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 9558148 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 108645497 epoch_slot_no: 40697 block_no: 9557971 slot_leader_id: 4572916 size: 87284 time: 2023-11-17 09:03:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2eabc1db4ec26fb7bb4dc2531fb7263803aa328cc95676438d1549cccb52c8e0Block Operator
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