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 9503419 Details
Epoch: 446 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 107523948 epoch_slot_no: 215148 block_no: 9503242 slot_leader_id: 5257656 size: 11472 time: 2023-11-04 09:30:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc86183aaa37d2c968cbff7eb9d32fbfb8e3e642f70b7a29c382ac62953f6e83bBlock Operator
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