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 9559370 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 108669893 epoch_slot_no: 65093 block_no: 9559193 slot_leader_id: 5004651 size: 5154 time: 2023-11-17 15:49:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x073df2fd7cf9a3567c411907948b020f89729c610d77cf51b4fa07fb68e0da78Block Operator
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