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 9559777 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 108678905 epoch_slot_no: 74105 block_no: 9559600 slot_leader_id: 4585961 size: 79770 time: 2023-11-17 18:19:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9e848e3800335bfbe27dca70ac24feac965fb9a184a04c59b2c28d02a409dcb0Block Operator
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