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 9547972 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 108435142 epoch_slot_no: 262342 block_no: 9547795 slot_leader_id: 7257008 size: 50369 time: 2023-11-14 22:37:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x202552343270eebf7df78f54d8b3dae96f009a7df2e6ef535c13ccee020d9d32Block Operator
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