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 9560285 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 108689822 epoch_slot_no: 85022 block_no: 9560108 slot_leader_id: 4558367 size: 87144 time: 2023-11-17 21:21:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e4495e004ea6a83a6ab738ddd8fbd68d660f4a978c1a5e15ea5037ad446aeb0Block Operator
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