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 9508198 Details
Epoch: 446 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 107622750 epoch_slot_no: 313950 block_no: 9508021 slot_leader_id: 4571117 size: 31389 time: 2023-11-05 12:57:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x88014fa8ed87d9aab4e0e3a315db41c7216d6c0418c336f21d7c9bcb0a852d52Block Operator
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