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 9507553 Details
Epoch: 446 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 107608984 epoch_slot_no: 300184 block_no: 9507376 slot_leader_id: 7123775 size: 17545 time: 2023-11-05 09:07:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x90660d4928ac807e29b620fc173699944343797543d3ee5cfd2d2ce75726aa38Block Operator
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