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 9514117 Details
Epoch: 447 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 107744553 epoch_slot_no: 3753 block_no: 9513940 slot_leader_id: 7046639 size: 72900 time: 2023-11-06 22:47:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6579252f2dc7e801d962a65313846b30ad57fce45ee27cc66d9e5a78e0d50c74Block Operator
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