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 9566457 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 108814025 epoch_slot_no: 209225 block_no: 9566280 slot_leader_id: 5457724 size: 19391 time: 2023-11-19 07:51:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xea48937faa257ed471a992fed8331fd950e04c8c717720e2143702cc0c45cbeaBlock Operator
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