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 9559740 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 108677962 epoch_slot_no: 73162 block_no: 9559563 slot_leader_id: 6899832 size: 88866 time: 2023-11-17 18:04:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3cdb1bbaa7e70c96d944160923dfa3e2b4f18346d1e938a34732ebf5160320dcBlock Operator
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