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 9505234 Details
Epoch: 446 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 107561649 epoch_slot_no: 252849 block_no: 9505057 slot_leader_id: 4593560 size: 52830 time: 2023-11-04 19:59:00 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x36c822c8f7ac3ce94a61f0d5f0dcd2cb2fa55d5fa61ee47993eaa57532e24896Block Operator
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