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 9543400 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 108343799 epoch_slot_no: 170999 block_no: 9543223 slot_leader_id: 4558133 size: 62016 time: 2023-11-13 21:14:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x617ed9e929d36357ac8e62a59b0043d5c8b9d46c333e19580f64bd83a2daa80fBlock Operator
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