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 9514293 Details
Epoch: 447 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 107748285 epoch_slot_no: 7485 block_no: 9514116 slot_leader_id: 5047313 size: 88167 time: 2023-11-06 23:49:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5c3d26d0dbdc7d29fca49b3e0c54c3c2c2057390cc426aa65e0729b4dbf4ebceBlock Operator
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