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 9566265 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 108809940 epoch_slot_no: 205140 block_no: 9566088 slot_leader_id: 8214627 size: 21364 time: 2023-11-19 06:43:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x061c6170166bef625ab8accab88b47d7b76445ed350f2a07a1859507a8d84bfbBlock Operator
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