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 9538622 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 108246007 epoch_slot_no: 73207 block_no: 9538445 slot_leader_id: 4555892 size: 24912 time: 2023-11-12 18:04:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x033dd4bf9ef657279dd2c86ea857a7fadfbd27fe795aaebdd03c20e93ab0f9baBlock Operator
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