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 9511073 Details
Epoch: 446 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 107681867 epoch_slot_no: 373067 block_no: 9510896 slot_leader_id: 4733300 size: 44827 time: 2023-11-06 05:22:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x79ff785d2459a29576729511cea56cde897baeeb6ca2bc69316e4e8bacda1dd8Block Operator
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