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 9540365 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 108281346 epoch_slot_no: 108546 block_no: 9540188 slot_leader_id: 4555377 size: 60795 time: 2023-11-13 03:53:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x85d8db757f735c87f61bd665e68b5218bfaf16123e7bc48b57916a3138664af4Block Operator
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