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 9517593 Details
Epoch: 447 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 107814444 epoch_slot_no: 73644 block_no: 9517416 slot_leader_id: 5680800 size: 84588 time: 2023-11-07 18:12:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x09aaebbf9c9b85e21673b8248fdeb4fa843397be5a9a162ba2ab449c3d45b67aBlock Operator
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