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 9514062 Details
Epoch: 447 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 107743453 epoch_slot_no: 2653 block_no: 9513885 slot_leader_id: 7335667 size: 81801 time: 2023-11-06 22:29:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x20e6a1c31cad763435c6d0d71b41d29beed8fc05f5d5086c2988148394c9bcb6Block Operator
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