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 9541105 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 108296445 epoch_slot_no: 123645 block_no: 9540928 slot_leader_id: 8198306 size: 41680 time: 2023-11-13 08:05:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf3716ec95f192255bffd6df60f5c4844d1520e3edc091f1b7edc3fe2291d1dfdBlock Operator
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