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 9516474 Details
Epoch: 447 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 107792870 epoch_slot_no: 52070 block_no: 9516297 slot_leader_id: 8047028 size: 84666 time: 2023-11-07 12:12:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x159c4ea7afc446560b347521f724555936a9323ab9bdf6c33a1d4724602bb64bBlock Operator
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