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 9509123 Details
Epoch: 446 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 107642266 epoch_slot_no: 333466 block_no: 9508946 slot_leader_id: 8901251 size: 85020 time: 2023-11-05 18:22:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb62462616ad3f46620c4863dbc059fa65434d6dad9cabd5d55b031467b70cb43Block Operator
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