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 9540158 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 108277658 epoch_slot_no: 104858 block_no: 9539981 slot_leader_id: 4734083 size: 7028 time: 2023-11-13 02:52:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb3f1aef7661c8f0f691b5c24ae7db628c49da3c033875357a70ae23e8686a9a7Block Operator
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