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 9511987 Details
Epoch: 446 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 107700856 epoch_slot_no: 392056 block_no: 9511810 slot_leader_id: 9315873 size: 83246 time: 2023-11-06 10:39:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf7ea237ab237baca57e2d6fd23e4ff06f5d30a3bd9a9d7d9199c3f2efd415219Block Operator
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