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 9559357 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 108669722 epoch_slot_no: 64922 block_no: 9559180 slot_leader_id: 8863281 size: 79856 time: 2023-11-17 15:46:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6043639d10c42fc9d69c39469b931a8cca163c919318e5f690f688a221ce393cBlock Operator
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