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 9559766 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 108678564 epoch_slot_no: 73764 block_no: 9559589 slot_leader_id: 9489088 size: 21334 time: 2023-11-17 18:14:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbba98e13f53609cb2e639ee7883ace34d4a8e04c1b2c81a0405b4b201ea4fc81Block Operator
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