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 9561802 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 108719461 epoch_slot_no: 114661 block_no: 9561625 slot_leader_id: 5028556 size: 30617 time: 2023-11-18 05:35:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7e4f5614e40c314dc5fc717f567222966d2e135a733b7c72dcf0f9072644d347Block Operator
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