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 9508140 Details
Epoch: 446 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 107621254 epoch_slot_no: 312454 block_no: 9507963 slot_leader_id: 5382161 size: 12021 time: 2023-11-05 12:32:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5bfdec8ac37604192a65ddb24288e02809681660890d3c253618b9dd510eb20bBlock Operator
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