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 9543258 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 108341103 epoch_slot_no: 168303 block_no: 9543081 slot_leader_id: 4960121 size: 88886 time: 2023-11-13 20:29:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbc76a44dd3cf6a4079549134dd03d5735fc50a580250924b9e703b86b7bd91b0Block Operator
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