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 9567151 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 108827829 epoch_slot_no: 223029 block_no: 9566974 slot_leader_id: 4555723 size: 80341 time: 2023-11-19 11:42:00 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3068679c5823788480ce90c3c46763a93280c1fe7da60368eda123c27f4451e7Block Operator
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