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 9544598 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 108367952 epoch_slot_no: 195152 block_no: 9544421 slot_leader_id: 4593473 size: 2327 time: 2023-11-14 03:57:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x40fbdb42d5dc7f79fb3deec7552fb0d9686a6b7d5750802f0af1768623371b7bBlock Operator
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