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 9512391 Details
Epoch: 446 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 107709436 epoch_slot_no: 400636 block_no: 9512214 slot_leader_id: 5414268 size: 29079 time: 2023-11-06 13:02:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1e9fffbcde52509a0beff5fd290132e36b911aa0f1822faf1917c3c5750bd874Block Operator
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