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 9562978 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 108743138 epoch_slot_no: 138338 block_no: 9562801 slot_leader_id: 6271615 size: 57067 time: 2023-11-18 12:10:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x622534aa95a5353bade6527c8cc9b7860a835d0922361dc0e65b605c2cc81a4dBlock Operator
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