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 9559475 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 108672210 epoch_slot_no: 67410 block_no: 9559298 slot_leader_id: 4560105 size: 87980 time: 2023-11-17 16:28:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4f73ed84df6a049c05cb6aaa4f4d00ca18ab681e8af4ad50ccb9987da4090e9aBlock Operator
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