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 9537378 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 108219301 epoch_slot_no: 46501 block_no: 9537201 slot_leader_id: 4556014 size: 58857 time: 2023-11-12 10:39:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x70ce4e806c339c7f5d4d71da59909cb017c40adf631d57176291289516c29fefBlock Operator
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