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 9538440 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 108242033 epoch_slot_no: 69233 block_no: 9538263 slot_leader_id: 8404251 size: 10256 time: 2023-11-12 16:58:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8ec1e69d138ce381bcb2ec4dae046759a8f38d17849ef89089af593a8b35ba17Block Operator
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