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 9542720 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 108330163 epoch_slot_no: 157363 block_no: 9542543 slot_leader_id: 5573897 size: 65773 time: 2023-11-13 17:27:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdab4d83b16f7f8aa2e9f37987bbc9f40b80c09c9487250b3acc319f947456bdcBlock Operator
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