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 9565115 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 108785552 epoch_slot_no: 180752 block_no: 9564938 slot_leader_id: 5457724 size: 54837 time: 2023-11-18 23:57:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x27de7afad540c21aa9d7b938ee6a3d91d3aa2c386df524b41933ff703172cee5Block Operator
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