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 9516361 Details
Epoch: 447 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 107790607 epoch_slot_no: 49807 block_no: 9516184 slot_leader_id: 4555377 size: 85252 time: 2023-11-07 11:34:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x508316f54d20a8014a5d2ad8dca454afc2709ba0a8c6ee59b6a94529fff95404Block Operator
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