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 9545866 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 108393962 epoch_slot_no: 221162 block_no: 9545689 slot_leader_id: 5680159 size: 47944 time: 2023-11-14 11:10:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa921fb3c1b4f34cb13db172ac4f0b72f05fa5d650c8af8e07c6e319163966497Block Operator
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