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 9506892 Details
Epoch: 446 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 107594957 epoch_slot_no: 286157 block_no: 9506715 slot_leader_id: 6729346 size: 38819 time: 2023-11-05 05:14:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8f01cbdbd94f39bd8828d9c673556ba34bd407602ff6af28aa4cfccd01476dadBlock Operator
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