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 9517650 Details
Epoch: 447 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 107815700 epoch_slot_no: 74900 block_no: 9517473 slot_leader_id: 4961128 size: 79750 time: 2023-11-07 18:33:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc49a505c6eb6645743fa9e0d19a0aec1212fe10f9a07768f9964de15db2c649eBlock Operator
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