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 9544740 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 108371132 epoch_slot_no: 198332 block_no: 9544563 slot_leader_id: 7231972 size: 48092 time: 2023-11-14 04:50:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5fbb414f754f6cb06c542e1d1d7df301157d6fcf52bfa8191bac092e5995aa09Block Operator
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