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 9543708 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 108349710 epoch_slot_no: 176910 block_no: 9543531 slot_leader_id: 8863017 size: 32723 time: 2023-11-13 22:53:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x888d02ebfc5b587a9f6e449c5d84d33476fde0ad5c537765f80ab499710e87f5Block Operator
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