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 9544147 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 108358592 epoch_slot_no: 185792 block_no: 9543970 slot_leader_id: 7123775 size: 12384 time: 2023-11-14 01:21:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf4d8fccb6ea281194bf7df88062451657e81aa4f792fbe291e952b806a5fa6c0Block Operator
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