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 9559149 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 108665499 epoch_slot_no: 60699 block_no: 9558972 slot_leader_id: 7895044 size: 23839 time: 2023-11-17 14:36:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x182f73b50f7ce18a3597e835e28559b5b32254d0562a165e7970d4301b180116Block Operator
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