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 9512087 Details
Epoch: 446 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 107702783 epoch_slot_no: 393983 block_no: 9511910 slot_leader_id: 4633520 size: 43146 time: 2023-11-06 11:11:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9798c59e2d40f75a874c69b93478c22478d46f6059d30762f4ea0c40c7e11102Block Operator
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