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 9545558 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 108387424 epoch_slot_no: 214624 block_no: 9545381 slot_leader_id: 5452949 size: 1035 time: 2023-11-14 09:21:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe56f175689473e00789b724aab17a102de5a416ad9c82e5e6f01be7a59ed55c6Block Operator
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