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 9539482 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 108263877 epoch_slot_no: 91077 block_no: 9539305 slot_leader_id: 4560076 size: 16588 time: 2023-11-12 23:02:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x799e37e8e7c8f8245d9749e98152e811da2a22dbf5175c0892df1c45b9339f87Block Operator
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