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 9559780 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 108678953 epoch_slot_no: 74153 block_no: 9559603 slot_leader_id: 7046472 size: 80259 time: 2023-11-17 18:20:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x93f249891a7a5c8fc75ad5f685e8287073fa7ca2859934fd66d4ed291761f0c1Block Operator
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