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 9546734 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 108411042 epoch_slot_no: 238242 block_no: 9546557 slot_leader_id: 5369783 size: 7359 time: 2023-11-14 15:55:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x34ce22df42bcf0c287a886b58ffe96aa3eaf79dea0ef021ef246324b0e87847eBlock Operator
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