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 9511907 Details
Epoch: 446 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 107698784 epoch_slot_no: 389984 block_no: 9511730 slot_leader_id: 9303996 size: 20141 time: 2023-11-06 10:04:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4677af82850933a824682809f86813d803d2cb25e260e23894ccc6a5da1d50a5Block Operator
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