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 9515710 Details
Epoch: 447 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 107777189 epoch_slot_no: 36389 block_no: 9515533 slot_leader_id: 8278394 size: 80361 time: 2023-11-07 07:51:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x500228bf5556157db9f418075669f36bb96833f414c5553cfef2559fcc7a7945Block Operator
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