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 9540411 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 108282470 epoch_slot_no: 109670 block_no: 9540234 slot_leader_id: 9324378 size: 37169 time: 2023-11-13 04:12:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf508e1072e57f06f5c160abe6c6435203f833a25d2316513171977a5ab9a9935Block Operator
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