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 9510632 Details
Epoch: 446 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 107672952 epoch_slot_no: 364152 block_no: 9510455 slot_leader_id: 4567594 size: 63617 time: 2023-11-06 02:54:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x09ca3854fc1baf356b56278088ec8fb11aa2c4be1e20b1364de2c7a097a8e6a1Block Operator
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