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 9540098 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 108276670 epoch_slot_no: 103870 block_no: 9539921 slot_leader_id: 8192027 size: 87729 time: 2023-11-13 02:36:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6e19ee04a3b5f8aab6d2018e3ef8a8c9e47623eb5ed8ea30b468609c767c39e4Block Operator
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