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 9563215 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 108747696 epoch_slot_no: 142896 block_no: 9563038 slot_leader_id: 4964312 size: 30463 time: 2023-11-18 13:26:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x543dbf5e010031bfee8ee6975dfa919fc402f6c565164dc9c640d2d3b5b5789aBlock Operator
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