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 9559296 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 108668590 epoch_slot_no: 63790 block_no: 9559119 slot_leader_id: 5951088 size: 88375 time: 2023-11-17 15:28:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x62aeef5fb957a97a7bd8d73a4a46999aa18324a77c2e675dc526aa71586682d3Block Operator
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