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 9514213 Details
Epoch: 447 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 107746621 epoch_slot_no: 5821 block_no: 9514036 slot_leader_id: 8192027 size: 52730 time: 2023-11-06 23:21:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3b98346e0f01db0b15056c310ae237258e8e9992f84af4b04858945b0ffcd769Block Operator
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