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 9560202 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 108688280 epoch_slot_no: 83480 block_no: 9560025 slot_leader_id: 4579620 size: 39766 time: 2023-11-17 20:56:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xec2da0da44006ec850af812477f2e70b6eb806305cfa7e0471aa2b1986ca235dBlock Operator
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