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 9558452 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 108650995 epoch_slot_no: 46195 block_no: 9558275 slot_leader_id: 5680800 size: 53611 time: 2023-11-17 10:34:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5b4bc72c9b747be165aad3876a9c8000963edea8668cef2032b46eb2f8dfc81aBlock Operator
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