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 9514571 Details
Epoch: 447 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 107753893 epoch_slot_no: 13093 block_no: 9514394 slot_leader_id: 9303996 size: 53500 time: 2023-11-07 01:23:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb7402630679735deefdc199f36408077e3b55eae29d9acb49de34cf6c031080eBlock Operator
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