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 9559843 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 108680238 epoch_slot_no: 75438 block_no: 9559666 slot_leader_id: 5424810 size: 27741 time: 2023-11-17 18:42:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x95021cb78fffcbb7daff7d042f382847ac6d0bbef9d2b8389411b3ee37cca847Block Operator
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