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 9510871 Details
Epoch: 446 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 107677781 epoch_slot_no: 368981 block_no: 9510694 slot_leader_id: 5676836 size: 51628 time: 2023-11-06 04:14:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7b8be406d160cb22bcc8cc6b79045d672bfe1a391fc9e1beca21a920af4edc92Block Operator
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