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 9543143 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 108339083 epoch_slot_no: 166283 block_no: 9542966 slot_leader_id: 6999500 size: 81118 time: 2023-11-13 19:56:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd93189c34df6cbaa3e5b6bee3b6f0288cbd2f39e0e5bdf22f3e81382156eedcBlock Operator
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