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 9545212 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 108380467 epoch_slot_no: 207667 block_no: 9545035 slot_leader_id: 5424810 size: 39850 time: 2023-11-14 07:25:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc1c341d62accd8c3ed08472525ddc84a64b5d05c837116e5614b5fa20936c92bBlock Operator
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