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 9512033 Details
Epoch: 446 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 107701733 epoch_slot_no: 392933 block_no: 9511856 slot_leader_id: 4557910 size: 26137 time: 2023-11-06 10:53:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb4f93e743e6a1e24735c00057bbd7f1c854c477322ae681473d9c604ec34ac8eBlock Operator
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