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 9515914 Details
Epoch: 447 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 107781409 epoch_slot_no: 40609 block_no: 9515737 slot_leader_id: 4557910 size: 36756 time: 2023-11-07 09:01:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb8794decd3ccbea35025c02e75ab88b60bf062526a7670ff58a7db52fa7cc354Block Operator
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