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 9546492 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 108405982 epoch_slot_no: 233182 block_no: 9546315 slot_leader_id: 7305668 size: 21785 time: 2023-11-14 14:31:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x99d42b064fc53a50ec64df150f042da9816c018cedeb5913c44daa0c4301c5f2Block Operator
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