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 9509940 Details
Epoch: 446 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 107659021 epoch_slot_no: 350221 block_no: 9509763 slot_leader_id: 4555571 size: 87571 time: 2023-11-05 23:01:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeb40c81792241768590400ac1b2c35d31d247ca885e6ad72b9828d1e65b897b3Block Operator
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