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 9566426 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 108813159 epoch_slot_no: 208359 block_no: 9566249 slot_leader_id: 6323523 size: 14228 time: 2023-11-19 07:37:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe6e14f8fe95a495a3156bfb17cdbe29e8a74657acc24c08952064438e1bf6fc2Block Operator
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