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 9560247 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 108689039 epoch_slot_no: 84239 block_no: 9560070 slot_leader_id: 4555470 size: 2372 time: 2023-11-17 21:08:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1b7aa1a1ecabcc648013eee47070ad5a912058f0c2fe72c688ea6442be84b5a1Block Operator
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