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 9543825 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 108352258 epoch_slot_no: 179458 block_no: 9543648 slot_leader_id: 4556014 size: 15483 time: 2023-11-13 23:35:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee0d7690da36fb2dd0f51b8d02a6b8a46fb3620a5b7616c6e630d7c37fd713b0Block Operator
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