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 9543074 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 108337470 epoch_slot_no: 164670 block_no: 9542897 slot_leader_id: 8737170 size: 82764 time: 2023-11-13 19:29:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb797ca7d223ea7d737e118b51632242a7c8245528e43435189da084b560da3f3Block Operator
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