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 9544037 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 108356282 epoch_slot_no: 183482 block_no: 9543860 slot_leader_id: 4563239 size: 18610 time: 2023-11-14 00:42:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8d02d9d189b578bc98d2d601283105da18cdb3a7029af5d74fd62c3b5faf982fBlock Operator
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