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 9562842 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 108740135 epoch_slot_no: 135335 block_no: 9562665 slot_leader_id: 9393598 size: 5380 time: 2023-11-18 11:20:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe2e194cd42b96227c9ecffd2e2064b2b1a71bf9f229507a55d21d49de2bc08c4Block Operator
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