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 9559088 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 108664423 epoch_slot_no: 59623 block_no: 9558911 slot_leader_id: 4695222 size: 9899 time: 2023-11-17 14:18:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xad25defc83e4cd460a67340e9b7ef53f0b00e54ac4ca398f97fe9070f02109f9Block Operator
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