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 9558798 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 108658530 epoch_slot_no: 53730 block_no: 9558621 slot_leader_id: 5282626 size: 34426 time: 2023-11-17 12:40:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x96b6edac7ff90676d1d066fdb2b979836e9d74923a7a55d0aede00b16f3c59fdBlock Operator
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