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 9539056 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 108254934 epoch_slot_no: 82134 block_no: 9538879 slot_leader_id: 6447436 size: 25930 time: 2023-11-12 20:33:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb5ee53081284a6d10be8c5f35e16f73b673cdbb11b0bf98a49f5e7ccbad98941Block Operator
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