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 9510048 Details
Epoch: 446 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 107661313 epoch_slot_no: 352513 block_no: 9509871 slot_leader_id: 5839188 size: 29477 time: 2023-11-05 23:40:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc5d4bdac58153cb6ab8e8ac05c5492c2c269e6cba2f28e3fc8c54496b0d00849Block Operator
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