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 9559584 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 108674315 epoch_slot_no: 69515 block_no: 9559407 slot_leader_id: 4556014 size: 35543 time: 2023-11-17 17:03:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x468ea997c246a7acbd0403049b751fa3090f0e51a6a827c66179c035f2029274Block Operator
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