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 9561249 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 108708969 epoch_slot_no: 104169 block_no: 9561072 slot_leader_id: 7287004 size: 529 time: 2023-11-18 02:41:00 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc9684c5a0d2898e1bf62eb47d5de24e41b2b176bc6b7c2aad0af75772a09662bBlock Operator
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