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 9546162 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 108399597 epoch_slot_no: 226797 block_no: 9545985 slot_leader_id: 4555994 size: 58645 time: 2023-11-14 12:44:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeb0fa5496f6b1900d5646e066ab91611fd9c0a78242d394071b41995987e15f5Block Operator
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