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 9542099 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 108317539 epoch_slot_no: 144739 block_no: 9541922 slot_leader_id: 5458672 size: 76268 time: 2023-11-13 13:57:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2990caf0d0b853ed3caf5b38c0ca8e7a5fc266dedba29a2f52f2ba65db0ff162Block Operator
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