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 9543992 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 108355539 epoch_slot_no: 182739 block_no: 9543815 slot_leader_id: 7089051 size: 41919 time: 2023-11-14 00:30:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfd011065ce7857d5d8803ceac5b1fe5cc771b406548011e3a4692e08f809e86aBlock Operator
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