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 9539980 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 108274200 epoch_slot_no: 101400 block_no: 9539803 slot_leader_id: 7335667 size: 45270 time: 2023-11-13 01:54:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x57a5cc8ffb6bfdca3e3a69fce0cc06650775328341678a14b1de47c905021db1Block Operator
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