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 9540177 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 108277947 epoch_slot_no: 105147 block_no: 9540000 slot_leader_id: 7046639 size: 28997 time: 2023-11-13 02:57:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9176acc039a90dcbf35394bb37c61c03039c1978a571d4b66a1761b65f828c13Block Operator
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