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 9517586 Details
Epoch: 447 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 107814297 epoch_slot_no: 73497 block_no: 9517409 slot_leader_id: 8526873 size: 87051 time: 2023-11-07 18:09:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd1ec08a80548aa5f04769a261c1b53dac10caa31aee7ff1d2e8ef10b750d2e6fBlock Operator
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