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 9540396 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 108282073 epoch_slot_no: 109273 block_no: 9540219 slot_leader_id: 4557910 size: 28535 time: 2023-11-13 04:06:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7f44e2fffa3551f420a84f61431724250003b4ca1193f437b616650fa6dafac7Block Operator
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