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 9508095 Details
Epoch: 446 Number of transactions in block: 59 slot_no: 107620264 epoch_slot_no: 311464 block_no: 9507918 slot_leader_id: 7231972 size: 87691 time: 2023-11-05 12:15:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe37a3d9f7d84d238fffeb5c3a549b58f6b1721f398369aa81ff4e3c432f7d3dbBlock Operator
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