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 9563768 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 108758272 epoch_slot_no: 153472 block_no: 9563591 slot_leader_id: 5038629 size: 73521 time: 2023-11-18 16:22:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4a82c6cee1e0d37791a1a44d0ce0a4794e18f87e5d187b8c9a3ada645c06fc7dBlock Operator
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