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 9511423 Details
Epoch: 446 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 107688492 epoch_slot_no: 379692 block_no: 9511246 slot_leader_id: 4575007 size: 4109 time: 2023-11-06 07:13:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdcdd44db94f5b61f12c408809390a3776efd6a90029d3e1f507bc71c2aecc2d3Block Operator
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