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 9539403 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 108262369 epoch_slot_no: 89569 block_no: 9539226 slot_leader_id: 4875135 size: 40293 time: 2023-11-12 22:37:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x21ee59c2a9d1fd5589a48e39a991fe0093993beb9f8e821c8f8936c459ab4f29Block Operator
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