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 9560359 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 108691429 epoch_slot_no: 86629 block_no: 9560182 slot_leader_id: 7231972 size: 52890 time: 2023-11-17 21:48:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x694c8f720b14b38e052e1368fb4ebd9d9b0ae830d839da810341f152aaa0f87fBlock Operator
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