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 9516993 Details
Epoch: 447 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 107802468 epoch_slot_no: 61668 block_no: 9516816 slot_leader_id: 7581720 size: 41190 time: 2023-11-07 14:52:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc317099f5dc1a676d95c739bd0c3e47ccb3425b97503ac211c18552864b3eb5fBlock Operator
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