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 9507676 Details
Epoch: 446 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 107611925 epoch_slot_no: 303125 block_no: 9507499 slot_leader_id: 9198406 size: 22114 time: 2023-11-05 09:56:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7fcbb8dcba852d11fa9e00dd453afa6b93b4f2f49b03f5eaf1f377dee056062bBlock Operator
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