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 9542906 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 108333876 epoch_slot_no: 161076 block_no: 9542729 slot_leader_id: 4575007 size: 88632 time: 2023-11-13 18:29:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8a95ced5fd047f52c5908b9f69daee37a615bb7d4777eba3a3eb40d8319f3cbfBlock Operator
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