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 9510198 Details
Epoch: 446 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 107664036 epoch_slot_no: 355236 block_no: 9510021 slot_leader_id: 8757552 size: 8344 time: 2023-11-06 00:25:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x938233cb5b459e0e2f70f7827173a4ac5422fd345b847d7684aeabc8b78833f5Block Operator
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