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 9560071 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 108685411 epoch_slot_no: 80611 block_no: 9559894 slot_leader_id: 7101284 size: 21719 time: 2023-11-17 20:08:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9505350de8272cf3445cf3d94271cdff634ebb8ffb595c341d3c26a2ef9aaef0Block Operator
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