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 9538642 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 108246288 epoch_slot_no: 73488 block_no: 9538465 slot_leader_id: 5979776 size: 47915 time: 2023-11-12 18:09:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc03eb84f2102bd51f5d083431a7ec3694ffbedc9e09be5670fa2322132a961fcBlock Operator
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