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 9567031 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 108825671 epoch_slot_no: 220871 block_no: 9566854 slot_leader_id: 5955149 size: 26958 time: 2023-11-19 11:06:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x001f3a9f80b0d5dea3201949a8f1f07511ff81383b4f8629bf63db147f3e1c16Block Operator
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