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 9559371 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 108669924 epoch_slot_no: 65124 block_no: 9559194 slot_leader_id: 4983198 size: 80746 time: 2023-11-17 15:50:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6546349b80b4af391cb855493e57576941da9a7579fef7922b3ec4ae56180d51Block Operator
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