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 9541746 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 108309832 epoch_slot_no: 137032 block_no: 9541569 slot_leader_id: 8757384 size: 60260 time: 2023-11-13 11:48:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x648b12f38aa29fb2403a4db41ed7b23a29015a9c3f1514f2c48bfca1a70568b0Block Operator
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