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 9506632 Details
Epoch: 446 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 107590078 epoch_slot_no: 281278 block_no: 9506455 slot_leader_id: 7335667 size: 38682 time: 2023-11-05 03:52:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb88635a464484dd5d835e9785aa46a33268ed76c61fc9de94de460e370863574Block Operator
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