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 9559042 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 108663481 epoch_slot_no: 58681 block_no: 9558865 slot_leader_id: 8228996 size: 62475 time: 2023-11-17 14:02:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6bf1a812bdc41045e0cbada43d8454d3dc271a5c178b206b581a2c4ac157662aBlock Operator
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